Idaho License Plate from 1964-65 New York World's Fair

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Artifact Overview

Visitors to the Ford Motor Company pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair could ride on the Magic Skyway. Late model Ford convertibles traveled along a track in and out of the pavilion -- winding through exhibits and providing spectacular views. Each automobile sported a license plate, like this one, from one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia.

Artifact Details

Artifact

License plate

Date Made

1964

Subject Date

1964-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.127.372.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Color

White (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 12.25 in

Inscriptions

Stamped on front: IDAHO 64 / 1964 / FAMOUS POTATOES
Idaho License Plate from 1964-65 New York World's Fair