Motorcycle Leggings, 1915-1920
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Riding a motorcycle put the operator's legs perilously close to hot surfaces on the engine and exhaust pipe. Leather leggings shielded from burns, and they also offered protection from scrapes and cuts in the event of a fall. This pair of leggings was used by Arthur K. Schwartzbeck of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Riding a motorcycle put the operator's legs perilously close to hot surfaces on the engine and exhaust pipe. Leather leggings shielded from burns, and they also offered protection from scrapes and cuts in the event of a fall. This pair of leggings was used by Arthur K. Schwartzbeck of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Artifact
Leggings
Date Made
1915-1920
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.39.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Schwartzbeck Hay.
Material
Leather
Thread
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
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