Selden Patent Sign, 1895-1912
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George Selden received a patent for an internal combustion automobile in 1895. Those patent rights were enforced by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. Automakers certified by ALAM paid royalties to the group, and retailers of ALAM-authorized cars displayed signs like this. ALAM was dissolved after losing a lengthy legal battle against Henry Ford in 1911.
George Selden received a patent for an internal combustion automobile in 1895. Those patent rights were enforced by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. Automakers certified by ALAM paid royalties to the group, and retailers of ALAM-authorized cars displayed signs like this. ALAM was dissolved after losing a lengthy legal battle against Henry Ford in 1911.
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1895-1912
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.223
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Gold (Color)
Inscriptions
on front: CARS SOLD HERE ARE / LICENSED UNDER / SELDEN PATENT / LOOK FOR THIS / OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATE / LICENSED / UNDER / SELDEN / PATENT / NO 549,160. / PATENTED / NOVEMBER 5, 1895 stamped on back: 2283
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