| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | William S. Harley |
| Subject | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Patent Blueprint |
| Circa | 1919 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Motorcycle Patent Print W S HarleyWilliam S. Harley · c. 1919
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
Filed with the U.S. Patent Office in 1919, this technical drawing captures William S. Harley's revolutionary motorcycle design during the golden age of American mechanical innovation. As co-founder of Harley-Davidson, Harley transformed a backyard experiment into an icon of the open road, and this patent blueprint represents a pivotal moment in that journey.
The drawing's precise lines and detailed annotations reveal the engineering brilliance behind what would become America's most legendary motorcycle. Created just after World War I, when returning soldiers had developed a taste for mechanical adventure, Harley's design helped fuel the nation's growing romance with motorized freedom. Every bolt, gear, and frame detail is meticulously documented in the patent's characteristic technical style.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing and archival inks, this vintage patent print brings historical invention prints to life with exceptional clarity and longevity.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
From a Collector
“Third order from Archive Print Co. The paper weight, the linework — it’s the real thing. Framed it in dark walnut. Looks like it’s been hanging in a gallery for decades.”
James K. — Verified Collector
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