Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1947

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Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1946 Events of 1947 Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1948

Each of the 48 states of the United States of America plus several of its territories and the District of Columbia issued individual passenger license plates for 1947. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Passenger baseplates

Passenger  Car  Plates
ImageRegionDesignSloganSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
1947 Alabama passenger license plate.jpg Alabama
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Alaska
Blank License Plate Shape.svg American Samoa
Arizona 1947 license plate.jpg Arizona
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Arkansas
1947 California passenger license plate.jpg California
Canal Zone 1947 License Plate.jpg Canal Zone
1947 Colorado license plate.jpg Colorado
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Connecticut
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Delaware
Blank License Plate Shape.svg District of
Columbia
1947 Florida license plate.JPG Florida
Georgia license plate 1947 graphic.png Georgia
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Guam
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Hawai'i
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Idaho
Illinois 1947 license plate - Number 14 983.jpg Illinois
1947 Indiana license plate.JPG Indiana
Iowa 1947 license plate - Number 77-2469.jpg Iowa
1947 Kansas License Plate.JPG Kansas
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Kentucky
1947 Louisiana license plate.jpg Louisiana
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Maine
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Maryland
Massachusetts 1947 License Plate.jpg Massachusetts
1947 Michigan License Plate.jpg Michigan
1947 Minnesota license plate.JPG Minnesota
1947 Mississippi license plate.jpg Mississippi
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Missouri
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Montana
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Nebraska
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Nevada
1947 New Hampshire license plate.jpg New Hampshire
New Jersey 1947 license plate - Number EW 36.jpg New Jersey
1947 New Mexico license plate 11*3227.jpg New Mexico
NEW YORK 1947 LICENSE PLATE - Flickr - woody1778a.jpg New York
Blank License Plate Shape.svg North Carolina
Blank License Plate Shape.svg North Dakota
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Northern Mariana
Islands
1947 Ohio license plate.JPG Ohio
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Oklahoma
1947 Oregon license plate.jpg Oregon Oregon returned to issuing pairs of plates.
1947 Pennsylvania license plate.JPG Pennsylvania
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Puerto Rico
1947 Rhode Island license plate.jpg Rhode Island
Blank License Plate Shape.svg South Carolina
1947 South Dakota license plate.jpeg South Dakota
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Tennessee
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Texas
Utah 1947 license plate - Number X7870.jpg Utah
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Vermont
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Virginia
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Washington
Blank License Plate Shape.svg West Virginia
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Wisconsin Embossed white serial on black plate; "EXP. WISCONSIN 46" at top, slogan at bottomAMERICA'S DAIRYLAND1/2 12345Coded by month of expiration (1/2)Revalidated for 1947 with black on dark orange tabs
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Embossed white serial on black plate; "EXP. WISCONSIN 47" at top, slogan at bottom
1947 Wyoming License Plate 17 315.jpg Wyoming

Non-passenger plates

Non-passenger  Plates  
Image (standard)RegionTypeDesign & SloganSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
Indiana 1947 Truck license plate - Number T 131 895.jpg Indiana TruckEmbossed black serial on golden yellow plate; "INDIANA" at top, "47" at bottomT123 456, T 123456T 1 to approximately T 190000
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Wisconsin BusEmbossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; "WIS" over "BUS" at top left, "45" over "46" at top right; quarterly tab at top centerA 12Coded by weight class (A)Revalidated for 1947 with white on black tabs in addition to quarterly tabs
Blank License Plate Shape.svg CabinEmbossed red serial on gray plate with border line; "CABIN" at top left, vertical "WIS" at left; red oval with debossed "45-6" at top right12341 to approximately 2500Revalidated to 1947 with white on black tabs
Blank License Plate Shape.svg DealerEmbossed white serial on brown plate; "19 WISCONSIN 47" at bottom, "DEALER" at top1234 ADealer number and plate numberNumber is dealer number, letter is plate number for that dealer
Blank License Plate Shape.svg FarmEmbossed black serial on orange plate with border line; "FARM" at top left, vertical "WIS" at left; black oval with debossed "45-6" at top right123451 to approximately 70000Revalidated for 1947 with white on black tabs
Blank License Plate Shape.svg In transitEmbossed white serial on brown plate; "19 WISCONSIN 47" at bottom, "IN TRANSIT" at top12 ABDistributor number and plate numberNumber is distributor number, letters are incremented every time a new plate is issued to that specific distributor
Blank License Plate Shape.svg ManufacturerEmbossed white serial on brown plate; "19 WISCONSIN 47" at bottom, "MANUFACTURER" at top12 ADealer number and plate numberNumber is the manufacturer number, letters are incremented every time a new plate is issued to that specific manufacturer
Blank License Plate Shape.svg MotorcycleEmbossed white serial on brown plate; "A WIS 47" at bottom12341 to approximately 8000
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Motorcycle sidecarEmbossed white serial on brown plate; "B WIS 47" at bottom1231 to approximately 150
Blank License Plate Shape.svg MunicipalEmbossed white serial on green plate; "19 WISCONSIN 47" at bottom, "OFFICIAL" at top; hollow white diamond at left123451 to approximately 10500Motorcycle version also available
Blank License Plate Shape.svg OfficialEmbossed white serial on green plate; "19 WISCONSIN 47" at bottom, "OFFICIAL" at top; hollow white star at left1231 to unknownMotorcycle version also available
Blank License Plate Shape.svg School busEmbossed red serial on white plate with border line; vertical stacked "SCHOOL" at left, vertical stacked "BUS WIS" to the right of the stacked "SCHOOL"; "45" over "46" at top right, quarterly tab at top centerA 12Coded by weight class (A)Revalidated for 1947 with unknown color tabs
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Light private trailerEmbossed red serial on white plate with border line; "45 WIS TRAILER 46" at topA1 234Coded by weight class (A)Revalidated for 1947 with white on black tabs. Weight classes are A, B, C, and D.
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Limited trailerUnknown designLTD 123Unknown to LTD 108Used on trailers hauled 2 miles or less from "loading platform or freight station"
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Heavy trailerEmbossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; "WIS" over "T-L" at top left, "45" over "46" at top right; quarterly tab at top centerA 123Coded by weight class (A)Revalidated for 1947 with white on black tabs in addition to quarterly tabs. Issued to all commercial trailers, and private trailers over 8,000lbs. Weight classes are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, R, S, T, V, and X for commercial trailers, and private trailers use the E weight class and above.
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Light truckEmbossed red serial on white plate with border line; "45 WIS TRUCK 46" at topA12 345Coded by weight class (A)Weight classes are A, B, C, and D.
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Heavy truckEmbossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; "WIS" over "TRK" at top left, "45" over "46" at top right; quarterly tab at top centerA12345Coded by weight class (A)Revalidated for 1947 with white on black tabs in addition to quarterly tabs. Weight classes are E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, R, S, T, V, and X. Also issued to light trucks for hire in the A, B, C, and D weight classes.

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References

  1. ↑ Fox, Jams K. (1997). License Plates of the United States: A Pictorial History 1903-To the Present. Jerico, New York: Interstate Directory Publishing Company. ISBN   9781886777002.
  2. ↑ Minard, Jeff; Stentiford, Tim (2004). A Moving History, 50 Years Of ALPCA. 100 Years Of License Plates. Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing Company. p. 58. ISBN   1-56311-975-7.
  3. ↑ Crisler, Bob; Crisler, Chuck, eds. (2007). License Plate Values (7th ed.). King Publishing Company.
  4. ↑ Martells, Jack (1980). Antique Automotive Collectibles. Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc. pp. 128–145. ISBN   0-8092-7205-9.
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