More of the Mystery Machine

This is the modern reconstruction of the machine. It was a timekeeping device used for longitudinal tracking.

 

A Second Curve

Working on a second curve of the back now. This is slowly getting done.

 

Textured Treasures Stash

I can't resist a grab bag, so when I saw Textured Treasures had one, I bought. Glad I did. This has so much in it and is soo worth it. Now to get to work.

 

Filling In

The calyx is half filled, and this is coming along swimmingly.

 

Little Lines on Left

Lots of little lines on the left as I get to working another line across.

 

19th Century Calculator

This seems to be a Liebniz machine that was used for calculating in the 19th century. Not at all sure what it was doing in Caserta palace ...it's called an arithrometer. This one was built by Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar and was evidently used at the castle for business. Can understand the need for a calculator considering the size of this place.

 

Ordinary People

Murals of ordinary people who look like they could be living today.