I am part of a team developing a mechanical interactive for children about
innovation and creativity.  It will form part of a hands-on Art and History
Resource Centre for children aged between seven and twelve years.

The interactive will introduce both artistic and technological innovation in
a light-hearted way by focussing on examples of successful inventions or
creations as well as those that haven't been so successful.

We've been able to come up with a long list of successful creations (from
technical inventions like the wheel to artistic firsts such as Picasso and
cubism) but would welcome suggestions of some famous flops - inventions or
creations that didn't quite make it!

Any suggestions and sources where they can be verified would be very
gratefully received.

Jean-Marie O'Donnell
Interpreter, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Phone (+64 4) 382-6600   Fax (+64 4) 382 6606

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