Exhibitions

A Celebration of American Invention

September 2, 2000 – October 13, 2000

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

3rd Floor, East Wing, near entrance to Archives Center

See on Map Floor Plan

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.