New York State Safety and Emissions Inspection Window Decal, 1985

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Artifact Overview

State-mandated car safety inspections began to include emissions checks by the late 1970s. Wording on the certificates often reflected this change by the 1980s, like this one.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sticker

Date Made

1985

Subject Date

1985

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2011.156.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in.
Width: 2.75 in.

Inscriptions

NEW YORK STATE / SAFETY AND EMISSIONS / INSPECTION CERTIFICATE / 1985 / 8002324
New York State Safety and Emissions Inspection Window Decal, 1985