Rusting in peace - or maybe pieces
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
Rockingham, Australia
April 26, 2018 10:06pm CST
Heather Echola (@GardenGerty) just said in a comment that something was ‘old and corroded like me’. It reminded me the sign I saw at a machinery museum which we visited recently. It was full of very interesting and ancient items but very prominent was the sign asking visitors not to touch.
There was an extensive display of car number plates. Years ago, car plates were an indicator of where the owner resided so NGN stood for Narrogin, out old home town. You can still get these plates today if you want them. The bus displays DB plates which stand for Donnybrook.
Here is the link to @GardenGerty's post:
There are things that needed to be fixed at this house when we bought it. They were not unusable, but unattractive, or less than perfect. I do not nag. I...
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 18
We had the same car plates system in Italy years ago, from the plate you knew where people resided. We were very unhappy when they changed. Here people keep their plates, the plate Number 1 is still in use. You can sell your plate at an annual auction, the number 1 was sold for 250,000$.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 18
@topffer Yes, you can use the same plate that follows all our cars, you must give back the plate if you do not have a car anymore. You must register with the motorization office if you want to sell your plate. Only the plates with 3 numbers or less can be sold. I would never want to drive a car with a too easy plate number.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
27 Apr 18
@LadyDuck It is somewhere stupid to pay for something that will put you in troubles soon or later. I was convoked once in a gendarmerie. I do not know what it was about, except that the same car/same color than mine was involved. They were checking all the cars with this color in the département. To do that it was probably something serious. Fortunately my car had not a car door damaged and was not exactly the model they were looking for or I would have been good for several hours of custody
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@Tampa_girl7 (48954)
• United States
27 Apr 18
I had a cousin that collected car plates.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
27 Apr 18
They refrained to add "full of dangerous bacterias and viruses" on this sign
. Whatever you tell there will be always people who will put their hands on them. Many museums have added glasses on paintings to be safe. It is a bit of a pity for visitors not craving to put their fingers on pieces of art.
We had a similar system for plates, they were displaying the departement number where the owner was living. Since 2009 the plates have changed and the system is the same in all the EU although the plates are managed by each state. A logo from a specific area can be added, but it is optional and you can choose to add whatever logo your want.
. Whatever you tell there will be always people who will put their hands on them. Many museums have added glasses on paintings to be safe. It is a bit of a pity for visitors not craving to put their fingers on pieces of art.
We had a similar system for plates, they were displaying the departement number where the owner was living. Since 2009 the plates have changed and the system is the same in all the EU although the plates are managed by each state. A logo from a specific area can be added, but it is optional and you can choose to add whatever logo your want.1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
27 Apr 18
I absolutely love looking at items from times gone by, It gives me a weird nostalgic feeling even if I wasn't alive when these treasures were first around.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
27 Apr 18
@JudyEv I don't visit museums very often mainly as we don't have one very close to where I live. I should make an effort to look for one in the nearest large city.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Apr 18
@sprite1950 Tourism is quite a big deal in most of Western Australia and many towns have small museums. Most are incredibly interesting.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 18
What do you mean by 'target'? I don't think you can mean a number plate.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
27 Apr 18
It is funny how we collect old things. People collect car tags here as well. Our plates have the county in the upper left corner, and a year decal goes on the upper right. Our numbering system here in Kansas is called 123-ABC having three digits followed by three letters. Or you can order a tag for extra that has a message, as long as it is not obscene and no one else is using it. You can also get customized tags for veterans and purple hearts, etc.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Apr 18
We can have personalised plates too if we want to and if we pay a bit extra. We now have a number then 3 letters then 3 or 4 numbers. .
@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Yes, it is always interesting to see those relics of the past!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 18
They had quite a lot of exhibits including old wringers and very early washing machines.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
27 Apr 18
Our vehicle name plates indicate the State where they are registered.
It is not advisable to keep them exposed like that.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
28 Apr 18
@JudyEv I thought they could be touched and so exposed, going by what the notice says
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Apr 18
I like that, those things are so cool.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 18
I think it's amazing that he was lent the plans for a start.
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 18
There was some very interesting stuff in the museum.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
27 Apr 18
That is sign made me smile. It makes sense considering the displays. Hihi
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
27 Apr 18
@JudyEv You are right, Judy. Their reason is they want to touch the real thing.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Apr 18
I don't think you'd get tetanus from any of the items but you might get dirty.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Apr 18
Rust in peace! That's a good one.
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