Galles Cadillac Oldsmobile License Plate

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Galles Chevrolet (Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded 1933)

Dateca. 1977

Mediumsteel

Dimensions6 × 12 × 1/16 in. (15.2 × 30.5 × 0.2 cm)

ClassificationsTransportation

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPC2017.44.7

DescriptionThis rectangular metal license plate features a colorful printed design promoting Galles, a car dealership located in the 1970s at Central Avenue and University Boulevard in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The plate’s background is primarily sky blue, with a detailed illustration of the dealership building in the center. The building has a modern glass-front design with brown and white tones, surrounded by green trees. A prominent sign in front displays the words “Cadillac,” “Oldsmobile,” and “Galles,” along with the General Motors (GM) logo. Two classic cars are illustrated on a roadway in the background aligning with its location on the historic highway Route 66. The dealership name, “Galles,” is printed in large, elegant black script in the upper left, while the phrase “On Central and University” appears in black serif font on the right. The plate has four mounting holes.

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