Norman Kary
Transmitter

Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter
ArtistAmerican, born 1951
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Transmitter
Date1987
PlaceTexas, United States
MediumRusted steel, electric motor, and electric cord
Dimensions29 × 19 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (73.7 × 49.5 × 41.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of The Barrett Collection, Dallas, Texas
Object number2006.395
Non exposé

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ProvenanceThe Barrett Collection, Dallas; given to MFAH, 2006.
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