Montpelier Bicycle License Plate

Name/Title

Montpelier Bicycle License Plate

Entry/Object ID

2023.15.1

Description

Montpelier, Vt., bicycle license (i.e., registration) plate "674," 1959

Context

In 1959 the Montpelier Police Department inspected and registered bicycles. Each registered bicycle was issued a metal number plate, similar to those issued for automobiles. This one was found in the garage at 14 Sabin Street, Montpelier, Vt., which in 1959 was owned by Walter L. and Sophia B. Davis. They had two sons, Eric Paul Davis who would have been 6 years old on June 6, 1959, and Neil Franklin Davis who would have been 5 years old on July 10, 1959.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.15

Source or Donor

Carnahan, Paul

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Plate, License

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Land Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bicycles & tricycles, License plates

Search Terms

Montpelier (Vt.)

Dimensions

Height

6.5 cm

Width

10.5 cm

Depth

0.3 cm