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Stained glass plan
technical blueprint and study for the Indian Motorcycle "War Bonnet" logo design.
Overview of the Artwork
Subject: The primary focus is a detailed, grid-based sketch of a winged head, which is a variation of the iconic "War Bonnet" logo used by the Indian Motorcycle Company.
Design Details: The drawing includes a profile of a head wearing a traditional Native American feathered headdress that transitions into a large, stylized wing.
Technical Elements: The main illustration is set against a grid with alphanumeric labels (A-E and 0-8) and red geometric notations, indicating it was a draft for precision manufacturing or reproduction.
Contextual Clues: A smaller, taped-on reference image shows the same design, likely used for scaling or as a reference during the drafting process.
Historical Significance
While the Indian Motorcycle brand is most famous for its script logo and the standard profile "War Bonnet," winged variations like this one have historical ties to ornamental radiator caps and early 20th-century automotive branding. These types of technical drawings were essential for sculptors and engineers to create physical emblems for the front of motorcycles and cars. |
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