Black crayon, yellow and gray marker, graphite, brush and white gouache on tracing paper laid down on gray wove paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 34.9 × 42.2 cm (13 3/4 × 16 5/8 in.)
Type:
transportation
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
New York, NY, USA
Date:
1963
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Design for scooter with two or three wheels and extended windshield seen in side profile. Vehicle features rusty orange body that tilts slightly upward at front. Windshield extends upward and gently curves over driver’s seat (possibly a bench), stretching rearward to provide protection from the elements and supported by a slender pole behind seat. Operated by steering column with yoke; pedals not shown. At rear, a compass “logo” is positioned directly behind the driver, while further down “Coventry” is inscribed in white script. Rear bumper features jet-age, upward-angled silhouette. Donald Deskey Associates adhesive stamp at lower right.