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Guffawmeter
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A man wearing headphones is sitting behind a table with the Guffawmeter. The caption reads: "Guffawmeter constructed by Paul Vanderbilt for the State Historical Society's Joke Collecting Project. The meter at this reading is at .017."
1958
Vanderbilt, Paul
Publication Information
| Creator | Vanderbilt, Paul |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Vanderbilt's subject files, 1951-1971 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Series 2489 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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