National Museum of American History
Jefferson and Science
April 13, 1981 – July 5, 1981
View materials relating to Jefferson's scientific research, inventions, and samples from his study collections such as fossils and Indian artifacts. The lap desk that Jefferson designed and on which he wrote the Declaration of Independence is included as well as a cipher wheel that he invented. One of Jefferson's valued possessions was a painted Indian buffalo robe on display which depicts 64 Indians during a battle. The hide was a gift from Lewis and Clark.
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