Trailer Plate 1962 Appraisal

Framed 1962 Vermont Trailer License Plate in Reclaimed Barnwood

This item is a decorative piece featuring an authentic 1962 Vermont trailer license plate (registration number TRA 8608), presented in a high-quality, custom-made frame. The license plate exhibits a classic white background with dark green embossed lettering, characteristic of Vermont's mid-century aesthetic. It shows genuine signs of age, including significant crazing or 'spiderwebbing' of the original paint across the numbers, light surface oxidation near the mounting holes, and minor staining, which contribute to its vintage character. The plate is professionally mounted within a frame crafted from reclaimed century-old barnwood sourced from an Art Johnson-owned cattle barn in Arlington, Vermont, which was dismantled in 1981. The woodwork demonstrates superior craftsmanship, utilizing mitered corners reinforced with structural splines on the 45-degree angles for both integrity and visual appeal. The frame features a deep, honey-toned grain with natural pockmarks and historical weathering preserved under multiple protective coats of glossy polyurethane. This combination of automobilia and regional architectural history makes it a unique piece of folk-art repurposing, connecting Southern Vermont's agricultural past with its transportation history.