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Nancy - The Automaton


Title:
Nancy - The Automaton

Description:
A late 19th century stage automaton, designed to be driven by a hand crank from under the stage. She is larger than life. Made of Papier Mache, she moves her eyes, eyelids, head turn and nod, heaving chest, bend at waist, cross legs, both arms and right wrist. Nancy is sewing! I have photos of Nancy's restoration on the website: www.automatomania.com Nancy also has her own Facebook profile under "Nancy Turner".

Author:
69mechanik

Tags:
automata, Automaton, clockwork, doll, kinetic, magic, mbsi, robot, spooky, steampunk, theatre,

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