1904 Indian Motorcycle
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Artifact Overview
The Indian Motocycle [sic] Manufacturing Company was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1901. In the 1910s, Indian became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. The demand for military motorcycles during World War I, and the growth of strong competitors like Harley-Davidson, started the company's long decline that ended with bankruptcy in 1953.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motorcycle
Date Made
1904
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.713.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Color
Dark blue
Gold (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 37 in
Width: 25 in
Length: 75 in
Wheelbase: 47 in
Diameter: 22 in
Inscriptions
each side of gasoline tank: INDIAN/ HENDEE MFG. CO./ SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
on engine: HEDSTROM MOTOR. / 1081 / HENDEE MFG. CO. SPRINGFIELD MASS U.S.A.
leather oblong box between handle bars: INDIAN
surronds American Indian head: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE THE HENDEE MANUFACTURING CO. SPRINGFIELD MASS.
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