New York World's Fair License Plate, 1939
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Artifact Overview
License plates have been used to advertise significant events held within a state. New York promoted the 1939 World's Fair with this state-issued plate. It became an almost daily reminder to drivers to come to the fair -- and also encouraged others who saw the auto pass by to come and visit.
Artifact Details
Artifact
License plate
Date Made
1939
Creator Notes
Made for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.228
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 13.625 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on front: NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939 / TR[vertically] / 37-085
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