"The Polygraph Story: Dedicated to Man's Right to Verify the Truth," circa 1974

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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

Booklet

Date Made

circa 1974

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.86.4

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Brown
Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

on front: THE POLYGRAPH STORY / Dedicated to Man's Right To Verify the Truth
"The Polygraph Story: Dedicated to Man's Right to Verify the Truth," circa 1974