New York state had no 1954-specific full-plate. A new vehicle registered in NY in 1954 used a 1953 plate with a small 1954 metal plate that covered the 1953 in the lower right corner. Also, only one plate was used on NY vehicles at that time.
Yes, you can use original Year Of Manufacture plate(s) in NY. It is easy to do (have have plates for three 1954/55 vehicles). The plate(s) must be original paint and the number/code must not now be in use on any other NY plate.
