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Caricature of Norbert Wiener
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Description
A pen and ink caricature of Norbert Wiener that may refer to his time as a specialist for the United States military conducting ballistics research at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The drawing shows Wiener tossing a peanut, to be caught in his mouth while two birds dive to try and intercept it. There is a YMCA patch on his jacket.
Original caption: on recto "Specialist Wiener, engaged in trajectory research"
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