1907 Leather License Plate
Did you know that drivers once had to provide their own license plates for their vehicles? Prior to 1903, New York State drivers had to create their own rear plates that showed their initials at least three inches high. Discover more fun vintage License Plate Facts in this short video featuring a 1907 leather plate from the NYSM History Collections.
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