Vintage license plates look really cool on old automobiles, but they also look good on headgear produced by Gasoline Caps of Portland, Oregon. Its line of hats features embroidered patches of various state license plates from a wide range of years. A few of the many styles include 1935 Vermont, 1975 Montana, 1952 Michigan, 1969 Alabama and 1957 Ohio. All the one-size-fits-all caps are made from either blended wool or canvass fabrics and come with either snap or Velcro closures, depending on the selection. Prices range from $28 to $30. Order from www.gasolinecaps.com.

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