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