Originally on display January 16 – May 17, 2015
(P)ART showcases 29 carefully staged and artistic photographs dating as early as 1912 that highlight the style of legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts. Used in advertisements, catalogs, manuals, and in other company publications, these parts are sculptural forms that illustrate Harley-Davidson’s early commitment to the form and function of a motorcycle.
“Giving careful attention to tires is essential, not only to riding safety and best motorcycle control, but also to greatest efficiency in mileage.” – Operating Instructions for Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. 18” Wheel and Tire, 1938. Harley-Davidson Archives.