Stoelting Company Polygraph Catalog, September 1977

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Artifact Overview

Polygraphs are more popularly known as "lie detector" machines. They measure a person's pulse, breathing rate, perspiration, and blood pressure. Polygraphs convert this data into electronic signals; inking arms output this information onto paper charts. Trained examiners interpret the results, to determine guilt or innocence. The polygraph has been called out as unethical and legally inadmissible in some cases.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

September 1977

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.86.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. GIft of G. (Doc) Prudhomme.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Green
Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

on front: Stoelting / SINCE 1886 / POLYGRAPHS / Polyscribe.....SO ADVANCED IT'S SIMPLE. / The World's Most Widely Used All-Electronic Polygraph. / EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE -- / 3 Multi-Function Recording Channels -- record either Cardio, Pneumo or CAM on any Channel! / Simple 2-Control Operation / Field Repairable GSR Contacts / Emotional Stress Monitors / The World's Most Widely Used Mechanical Polygraphs. / EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE -- / Unbreakable Ball Bearing Pivots / Precision Dovetail Slides for Permanent Accuracy and Trouble Free Operation / Jam-proof Chart Drive / September 1977