Mechanics...of Memory
Mechanics...of Memory
Description:
In November of 1928, a truck pulled up to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and unloaded the pieces of an interesting, complex, but totally ruined brass machine. The family who donated it kept it for many years because they understood that it had once been able to write and draw pictures. The machine, however, had been in a fire and needed significant work. After careful study and restoration by staff, the Franklin Institute began to realize the treasure it had been given... During the 18th century, people were in a state of wonder over mechanism. The first complex machines produced by man were called "automata." The greatest and most fascinating mechanisms were those that could do things in imitation of living creatures. This Automaton, known as the "Draughtsman-Writer," is one such machine.
Education Levels:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
Technology, Technology And Civilization
Resource Type:
Reference
Medium:
GIF, Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
The Franklin Institute
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