License Plate, Blue Water Bridge Dedication, 1938
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Artifact Overview
Drivers attach commemorative license plates to their vehicles to celebrate special civic or historic events. These plates, typically not authorized for general use, usually adorn automobiles during parades, dedications or other festivities. This plate was used for the 1938 dedication of the Blue Water Bridge. The bridge spans the St. Clair River between Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
Artifact Details
Artifact
License plate
Date Made
1938
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.223.40
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on front: PORT HURON - SARNIA OCTOBER / BLUE WATER BRIDGE / DEDICATION
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