Maillardet’s Automaton (Classic)

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Maillardet’s Automaton (Classic)

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May 24, 2024

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This mechanical boy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a mystery - until it began to write. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/maillardets-automaton

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May 24, 2024

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