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Professor Butts, taking his morning exercise, kicks himself in the nose and sees a simple idea for cooling a plate of soup

Artist Rube Goldberg (American ; 1883-1970)
Copy Right Holder Rube Goldberg, Inc.
Datec. 1930
Mediumpen and ink on cardboard
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 21 in. (22.8 x 53.4 cm)
Classification(s)
  • DRAWING
Credit LineGift of George W. George
Terms
  • comic strip
  • food t&e
  • plate
  • chef
  • porcupine
  • chair
  • figures
Object number81.24.62
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