Sign, "Seat for 12 Adults", 1880s?

Historical information

Possibly from a horse omnibus which was licensed to carry 12 passengers inside and 2 on the outside. Not applicable to cable tram or an electric tram.

Significance

Demonstrates the method of advising the licensed capacity of a vehicle.

Physical description

Sign - rectangular sheet steel - provided with three screw holes - badly damaged around the centre hole where it has been removed from the original vehicle and paint damaged. Dark red background paint with yellow letters. Painted brown on the rear side.

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