1919 Arkansas Vehicle Tag

[72cheyenne]

Ok, I know the obvious of what this is, but where and how was it used? I have looked and found nothing like it on the net. Is there anywhere you could search to find what or who this was registered too?

It reads: Registered

Motor
Vehicle
12562
Arkansas
1919
Motor Vehicle Law

Seems to be made of aluminum, two small holes for mounting, penny for reference. Thanks

 

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[seger98]

Could it be how they once had VIN numbers?

 

[Montana Jim]

Maybe these folks can help?

http://www.arkansastinlizzies.com/

 

[creskol]

They were the recognized license tag. I have one just like it for Georgia.

They were used from 1914-1928 in GA

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/registration/taghistory.asp

 

[72cheyenne]

Could it be how they once had VIN numbers?

Thanks seger. I'm not that familiar with vehicle in that era. I figure they had VIN number assigned from the factory though. The number 12562 has to be linked to something though.

Maybe these folks can help?

http://www.arkansastinlizzies.com/

Thank you MJ. I checked out that site and will shoot an email to them tomorrow. Maybe they have some ideas or some archives for old Arkansas tags.

They were the recognized license tag. I have one just like it for Georgia.

They were used from 1914-1928 in GA

http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/registration/taghistory.asp

Good link creskol, thanks. I have searched Arkansas' DMV and they don't seem to have any history for their tags. One thing that has kinda got me confused is that in searching I found that Arkansas had a "regular looking" rectangle license plate in 1919 also. I have caught hints that these small round ones may have been used in conjunction with the rectangle ones. These small round ones may have been mounted to the dash?

 

[Montana Jim]

It also seems like any local antique dealer could tell you... I don't think I've ever been in an antique shop someplace that did'nt have old tags...

 

[PBK]

This one didn't get any bids on eBay, but you might contact the seller for more information:

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=120358823877

 

[72cheyenne]

It also seems like any local antique dealer could tell you... I don't think I've ever been in an antique shop someplace that did'nt have old tags...

Good idea MJ. I'll probably take it along with me the next time I go out to the antique stores.

This one didn't get any bids on eBay, but you might contact the seller for more information:

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=120358823877

Nice find there PBK! That is the first one I have seen anywhere other than the one I have. I may contact the seller if some of the other leads don't pan out.

I sent an email to the Tin Lizzies site listed above. I'm gonna wait on a reply from one of its members to see what they have ot say. I'll keep everybody updated. I would be really cool to be able and research who this tag belonged too. That information has got to be out there somewhere, just may not be digital yet.

 

[Mackaydon]

Act No. 13 of Arkansas, October 3,1911, required owners of autos to obtain licenses from the Secretary of State. You might try that office.
Don....


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