We know how to make reproduction pre-state leather license plates.............but I'm only just beginning to learn how to make a website! This initial effort will slowly evolve to a true resource on the history of pre-state license plates and their application, in many cases, for licensing and using them on-the-road for your horseless carriages. For now, I suggest that you click on "Products" then click on the Information and Order Form pdf file at the bottom of the page. You can print this file and learn about both pre-state license plates for your USA state or Canadian province automobiles and how to order plates. Also, at this time there are additional photos, etc. available at Flicker Photo Album. All the necessary information is contained in the two-page file. You'll need a pdf reader (I suggest the Adobe Reader) which can be easily found on the internet. If I can help in any way, please contact me direct.
Thanks.
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA
steve@leatherplates.com
360-661-6060.
These reproduction leather license plates (aka "leather license pads") are accurately fabricated with period-style 4” high aluminum numbers with state or province identifying letters. The two thick layers of black cowhide harness leather are fully rim-stitched for strength and long life. Each plate measures a full 5½”x18” and is discreetly and permanently marked on the backside with the current year of manufacture (e.g. “2011”) so that it cannot be considered an attempt to deceive license plate collectors. Most states currently allow this type of license plate to be used for display and even registering as a YOM or “Year of Manufacture” plate for your horseless carriage.
To further enhance your plate(s), we use special of-the-era-design ID letters for all applicable states, already completed are ARIZ, CAL, COLO, ILL, NEB, OKLA, TEX, & WN. Some states, such as Connecticut or Utah use a simple one letter, such as "C" or "U", for their state identification. The special design state ID's are very strong and thick (.125”) tempered aluminum with a great matching patina finish. We are creating new custom letters for all the remaining state's identification as the need requires. Additional plate uses include displaying the year and make of your horseless carriage (e.g. “14 CAD” or “12 BUICK”) or even a unique gift with the recipient's name or initials mounted for display. The plates can be a perfect solution for museum displays.
