Prints, Drawings, and Photographs

Single Balance (Section of the Healing Machine)

1955-86

Emery Blagdon, American, 1907 - 1986

Basic structure: Heavy- and medium-gauge galvanized iron wire and coated and uncoated copper wire of varying ages, wood Additional elements: Cut iron sheet (gasket?), folded aluminum foil, fine and very fine uncoated and clear-coated copper wire (commonly called magnet wire, used in making electromagnetic coils)
43 1/4 × 6 × 6 1/2 inches (109.9 × 15.2 × 16.5 cm)

* Special Exhibition Galleries, first floor (Dorrance Galleries)

BST-73