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Gordon Wagner
Bright Idea Boiler

1977

About the Item

Bright Idea Boiler is an assemblage composed of paper, wood, wire and glass. The background shows a drawing of a spider web on which a paper cut out of the Bright Idea Boiler is superimposed. Lettering on the image reads "Patented Oct. 30 1894. BOSTON, MASS. GURNEY BRIGHT IDEA BOILER. The perimeter shows five movable wood sticks, painted silver and black, that are suspended on thin wire. A gray feather is closest to the glass. Unsigned. Dated 1977. We are showing the book for demonstration only and is our only copy, therefore not available for sale.
  • Creator:
    Gordon Wagner (1915 - 1987)
  • Creation Year:
    1977
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The paper within shadow box has yellowed over time and the outside of the box shows some scratches.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU123614919581
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