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"Man...is only fully a human being when he plays." Playfulness on display in our automata exhibit! http://t.co/XPH8n0Cr This tweet was posted on January 19, 2012.
@LanceChristmann Glad you found our automata exhibit! Thanks for checking it out! This tweet was posted on March 06, 2012.
@LanceChristmann Glad you found our exhibit on automata! Thanks for checking it out! This tweet was posted on March 06, 2012.
@annatfabulous Nice photo! We're very glad to hear that you liked the Automata exhibit - thanks for checking it out! This tweet was posted on December 01, 2011.
@dugnorth Great memory! We have some footage of select automata on youtube: http://t.co/6QGvuuaz Pierrot begins 14s in. This tweet was posted on December 27, 2011.
@jaydiamond You caught our automata exhibit just in time- it comes down today! Thanks for checking it (& microscopes) out! This tweet was posted on June 04, 2012.
@jmspool Great pics of our Italian motorcycle & automata exhibits! Thanks for checking them out! This tweet was posted on February 09, 2012.
@jwbstr Thanks for checking out our exhibit on Automata! We're glad you enjoyed it! This tweet was posted on February 06, 2012.
@marybirdsong YES!! Judy-maton volunteer accepted! Totally fabulous! (& the best link EVER between our sewing & automata exhibits!) This tweet was posted on May 24, 2012.
@namastenancysf Thanks! We're so glad to hear that you like the automata exhibit! This tweet was posted on November 28, 2011.
@nishneb Thanks for checking out our Automata exhibit- you caught it just in time! We hope you enjoyed it & we hope to see you again! This tweet was posted on June 05, 2012.
@seanyodarouse Thanks for checking out our exhibit on automata! We hope you enjoyed it & had a great weekend! This tweet was posted on February 21, 2012.
A distinction between automata & mechanical toys (eg: http://t.co/D9XWXLSc) is former were to be admired & the latter were for play. This tweet was posted on March 28, 2012.
Automata (singular: automaton) comes from the Greek "automatos" (self-moving). See 19th C. examples pre-TSA, in the IT: http://t.co/TljrkAEj This tweet was posted on November 22, 2011.
Automata from 19th C. France often reflect the era's interest in the exotic & unusual; e.g. The Flower Seller http://t.co/zrSXqpJQ This tweet was posted on January 05, 2012.
Automata were important 19th C. drawing-room objects, set in motion for visitor's or children's amusement: http://t.co/TnNGt12Z This tweet was posted on December 02, 2011.
 
Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century
This nonaviation exhibition was on display between November 2011 and June 2012 in the G-02 International North Cases gallery, located in International Terminal
Conjurers & magicians were popular subjects for automata makers, reflecting the spectacles of 19th c. Paris. http://t.co/QjLUP2L7 This tweet was posted on December 08, 2011.
Development of automata in the 1800s paralleled that of clockwork & music box cylinders. Awesome eg @ Morris Museum: http://t.co/KeRiW93T This tweet was posted on January 30, 2012.
Did you see "Hugo" this weekend? Come see 19th c. Parisian automata in person for free in the IT: http://t.co/gCpOpYRi This tweet was posted on November 28, 2011.
Fascinations and Machinations of the Nineteenth Century: Automata and Mechanical Toys
This nonaviation exhibition was on display between November 2000 and March 2001 in the G-02 International North Cases gallery, located in International Terminal
For centuries, circus performers have provided a wealth of inspiration to automata makers: http://t.co/ykYflHah This tweet was posted on March 20, 2012.
French automata makers made fun of wealthy aristocrats by portraying them as monkeys, as with this 19th c. example: http://t.co/os6yl1PJ This tweet was posted on November 23, 2011.
Great article on automata w/background on @MorrisMuseumNJ's Murtough D. Guinness (yes, of THAT family) collection: http://t.co/4WhTgzgq This tweet was posted on February 01, 2012.
In addition to figures, automata makers made mechanical tableaux (makes us think of Harry Potter's wizarding world): http://t.co/xfpS5SMv This tweet was posted on February 16, 2012.
In addition to motion mechanisms, automata, like this French Dandy, require hairdressing, painted features & costumes http://t.co/kvTAbxNH This tweet was posted on December 15, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Jun 1, 2012.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Installation view of "Automata: Mechanical Wonders of the Nineteenth Century". Image by SFO Museum. It was taken on Nov 22, 2011.