Bus Driver's Badge from Montgomery City Bus Lines, circa 1955

Artifact Overview

This badge was worn in the 1950s by a driver for the Montgomery (Alabama) City Bus Lines. While riding a Montgomery bus in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, leading to a widespread bus boycott by African Americans.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

circa 1955

Creators

Green Duck Metal Stamping Company

Place of Creation

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.154.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paint (Coating)

Color

Blue
Yellow (Color)

Inscriptions

Inscribed on front of badge: MONTGOMERY / CITY LINES / SAFETY / COURTESY / SERVICE / 75

Keywords	United States, Alabama, Montgomery Badges Bus drivers Montgomery City Bus Lines Bus transit systems Public transit (Infrastructure)