The History of STICKERS timeline.

the concept of using labels and tags goes back to ancient Egypt, around 3150 BCE. Ancient Egyptians used bone, ivory, and papyrus tags to mark containers and goods for storage and trade, demonstrating their understanding of labeling and identification.

R. Stanton Avery invented self-adhesive labels, a revolutionary technology that streamlined the process of applying labels and ultimately led to the widespread use of stickers. He developed a method using pressure-sensitive adhesive, a backing layer, and a die-cut label, making them easy to peel off and apply without needing to be moistened, like traditional labels or stamps. Avery's invention formed the basis of the self-adhesive label industry and his company, which later became Avery Dennison

Forest Gill, credited with inventing the bumper sticker, started his business in the basement of his home in 1934. Having lost his job printing advertisements on the back of spare-tire covers and unable to find work, Gill started a screen-printing business producing decals, signs, posters. He eventually moved from his basement to an office in Kansas City. During World War II,

By the 1950's the stickers were being used to promote tourist attractions, and directly contributed to the boom in popularity of such sites as Rock City in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. But the bumper sticker hit its stride with the 1952 campaign of Dwight D.

She launched Lisa Frank Inc. in 1979, coinciding with a surge in sticker popularity and collecting, which helped her brand take off. Frank's designs featured vibrant, colorful, and fantastical animals like unicorns, dolphins, and tigers, often incorporating rainbows and glitter, which strongly appealed to young girls. Her style was considered "fresh and exciting," standing out in the market.

It seems you're asking when displaying registration stickers on license plates became mandatory in Idaho Code. The answer is that it was made mandatory in 1988 when Section 49-428 was added to the Idaho Code. This section requires the annual registration sticker for the current year to be displayed on each license plate, with some exceptions for certain types of trailers and commercial vehicles.

Stickers became popular due to a combination of practical and cultural factors. In the 20th century, they transitioned from practical uses like product labels to becoming a popular form of marketing and personal expression. Additionally, stickers have been used as a medium for political and social activism, and their affordability and portability make them attractive for collectors and souvenirs.