"Revolution" Sign, 1968-1969

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Artifact Overview

Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They named the bike "Revolution" after a popular song by the Beatles. Egen and Snyder exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too, where this sign was a part of their display.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

1968-1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.142.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Brown
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.625 in
Width: 37.75 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

on front: Revolution
"Revolution" Sign, 1968-1969