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This page is being used to collect information about the history of the paperfolding design known as The Laughing Man. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

This design appears to have been derived from The Kettle. Note, however, that the hole in the top is developed just by folding the paper, without using cuts.

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In China (and in publications by Chinese authors)

1934

The design appears as 'Laughing Person' in 'Zhezhi Xinfa' (New Ways to Fold Paper), which was published by The Commercial Press in China in 1934.

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In Europe and the Americas

1932

As far as I know this design first appears as 'The Laughing Man' in 'Winter Nights Entertainments' by R M Abraham, which was published by Constable and Constable in London in 1932.

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