What types of metal are used for making license plates?

by Margaret Boyd | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

Again, Tom, George, and Jim’s book provided an answer: “Metal is most commonly used with steel and now aluminum leading the way. Tin, copper and brass were used as well. Early license plates issued in many states were porcelain covered steel, but these...

What is the most unusually shaped license plate?

by Margaret Boyd | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

  According to Tom, George and Jim, this distinction goes to plates from Canada’s Northwest Territories.  Since 1970 their plates have been cut in the shape of a bear. On our mantelpiece, we have two passenger bear plates followed by 3 small motorcycle...

Are license plates available in different sizes and shapes?

by Margaret Boyd | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

    Again, Tom, George and Jim answer this question. “Beginning in 1957, most types of North American plates were the standard size of 6 by 12 inches. Prior to that, varied sizes and shapes were common. Plates were normally rectangular, but oval,...

Terrific interview with www.thedenverchannel.com

by Margaret Boyd | May 16, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

Jim Hucks, who did the photography for Colorado License Plates The First 100 Years 1013-2013 by Thomas E. Boyd, George C. Sammeth, Jr. and James T. Hucks, recently did an interview about the book:...

What are some current trends regarding license plates?

by Margaret Boyd | May 10, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

  Tom and I attended the Spring License Plate meet last weekend in Security (just south of Colorado Springs)…..lots of buying, selling and trading happened and it’s always good to see our plate collector friends. This week we’re going to address...

How has license plate design changed through the years?

by Margaret Boyd | May 2, 2016 | Blog, Q & A, Uncategorized

I’m finding that Tom, George and Jim’s book has a wealth of information about U.S. license plates in general. Even though the book is titled Colorado  License Plates The First 100 Years 1013-2013, much of the information in the book can be applied to the...