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A Celebration of American Invention

September 2, 2000 - October 13, 2000

Museum: American History Museum

Location: 3rd Floor, East Wing (near entrance to Archives Center)

On view are archival materials and objects related to 3 inventors whose papers are in the Center's collection: Everett H. Bickley (a seed-sorting machine), Charles F. Brannock (the metal foot-measuring device used when buying new shoes), and Marion O'Brien Donovan (several household products, including a waterproof diaper cover). This showcase honors National Inventor's Month in August.