door plate

Office name marker

A door plate is a small plaque mounted on or beside a door, typically displaying a name, room number, or title.

In residential settings, door plates identify the occupant: The brass door plate read "Dr. Morrison".

In offices and institutions, they indicate function or department.

Door plates range from simple engraved plastic to ornate brass or ceramic.

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