Motorcycle [Douglas EW]

Object detail

Accession number

1978.652

Maker

Douglas [Motorcycles]

Production period

1920s

Description

Motorcycle - Douglas EW 350 cc. Black metal frame, one kick stand, gold metal front light, silver gas tank, brown leather seat, two black metal rear compartments with leather lid ad belt buckle.

Marks

Douglas Maker's Plate
DOUGLAS / REG TRADEMARK / 393863 Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Douglas [Motorcycles]. 1924. Motorcycle [Douglas EW], 1978.652. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Related exhibitions

Transport Pavilion; 31 Mar 1973 - Circa 1980s

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Classification

Motorcycle Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Motor Vehicles

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Subject

Douglas motorcycle

Collection type

Cycles Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Tire Wheel Bicycle tire Hub gear Automotive tire Vehicle Bicycle fork Bicycle hub Motor vehicle Automotive lighting

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Kia ora Mike, thank you for your comment and sharing this memory of the Douglas EW. We have followed up with you in an email.

- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted one year ago.

Wow first time I have seen dad's old bike since the late 70's. I have photos of him riding up and down the street where he lived

- Mike Jones posted one year ago.

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