Tempe Police Department Polygraph Chair
Date1987
MediumWood, metal, fabric, plastic, urethane foam
Dimensions32 x 30 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (81.3 x 77.5 x 44.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Catalog number2009.1.2
DescriptionThe chair has a chrome frame with two black metal extensions that hold vertically adjustable arm rests. These are curved maple to immobilize arms while undergoing polygraph testing when blood pressure cuff, respiration detector, and finger pads were attached. Chair seat is brown plastic with fabric top, chair back pad brown plastic.Status
Not on view
c. 1880
c1890
circa 1919