I was able to dig up the two articles on the Automaton from the
Philadelphia Inquirer that I mentioned:
First the guy I mentioned who maintained it for many years:
_A man of parts._
(http://www.philly.com/philly/news/science/20111120_A_man_of_parts_.html?viewAll=y)
and then this - with video.
_Franklin Institute Automaton ready for his Oscar_
(http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/artswatch/Franklin-Institute-Automaton-ready-for-his-close-up.ht
ml?ref=more-like-this)
Because of interest, I'm gonna dig out the drawing I mentioned and scan it.
BTW, Andy (and others). The museum (founded by Ben Franklin, and where
Emile Berliner first demonstrated his Gramophone in 1887) tried to market
itself as The Franklin a few years ago but locals complained because of
nostalgic memories. So it is now back to being "The Franklin Institute"
Steve
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