Advertising Poster, "Swing into the Saddle of a Harley Davidson & See the Country," circa 1938

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THF703578 / Advertising Poster, "Swing into the Saddle of a Harley Davidson & See the Country," circa 1938
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Artifact Overview

William Harley, along with brothers Arthur, Walter and William Davidson, founded Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903. Within 20 years it was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. This poster from the late 1930s encourages motorcycling as a way to see America, from New York's Statue of Liberty to California's Donner Lake.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

circa 1938

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Poster Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.15.8.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 22 in
Width: 30 in

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Advertising Poster, "Swing into the Saddle of a Harley Davidson & See the Country," circa 1938