Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.282Description
A large, stained glass kaleidoscope. The body is cylindrical and made out of brass, and tapers outward slightly at the viewing end. There are two large, circular stained glass-style wheels on the other side of the cylinder, which consist of a variety of colored glass and agate. The wheels are attached very slightly at one point, and therefore spin together. There is a small green paper note detailing the handiwork of the kaleidoscope attached via a string near the wheels.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Notes
Kaleidoscope is handmade.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On paper noteTranscription
THE KALEIDOSCOPE
This brass & glass & agate kaleidoscope is totally hand-crafted. The solid brass tube has been cut, polished, & lacquered by hand. The tube never has to be polished. Just wipe with a dry cloth. One of the two wheels is hand cut antique glass. The colors have been carefully chosen. The other wheel is hand cut agate with various designs. The two wheels combined will give you an array of color each with a different design when you slowly spin them together to enhance the beauty of your kaleidoscope. I have chosen black walnut for the hand crafted stand. / This time honored device was crafted for your pleasure.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Printed, PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
13-1/2 inDiameter
4 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for the wheels.Material
Metal, Glass, Stone
