Gyroscope/Nike Zeus Gyro on Platform, 1957
Title
Gyroscope/Nike Zeus Gyro on Platform, 1957
Description
Gyroscope made out of black metal and steel. The main body of the object floats within a second thick black metal cylindrical form that has a bright red painted interior, along with bright green and orange painted accents along the edges. The object rests in a black metal base with three legs for support. The machinery is exposed except for a silver and golden tone metal shield that covers the top half portion.
Date
1940s-1950s circa
Creator
Extent
1 gyroscope : metal, steel, and paint ; 34 x 31 x 31 cm
Format
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Rights
Bibliographic Citation
The William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of Flight
Identifier
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