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
New York World's Fair License Plate, 1939