The 1914 plates used white numerals on a red background. The State of California porcelain plates were first issued in 1914 and replaced all 1905 to 1913 plates. Around 1909 yet another material for an auto license plate was introduced when the Automobile Club of Southern California offered members an “Auto Club Hanger,” a license plate made of porcelain. The state issued a number but owners would create a plate usually with metal but often with wood or leather. That year owners were required to supply their own license plate and to hang it onto the rear of the vehicle as evidence of registration. Kent California Room Collection.Ĭalifornia first required automobile owners to register their vehicles in 1905. Detail from postcard negative by Alexander “Zan” Stark.
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