Dual Floral Kaleidoscope

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2011.41

Description

A large, floral glass kaleidoscope. The body is triangular, with the exterior of the body consisting of swirled colors in reddish hues, and the interior being mirrored. There are two circular moveable view pieces, each with pressed flowers inside. The interior piece has clear glass, while the exterior piece has a purple/pink tinge to the glass.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On gold sticker on bottom of body

Transcription

Kaleidoscope by GEMINI II

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Notes

Was unable to find any definitive information about this maker.

Type

Label

Location

On orange sticker on bottom of body

Transcription

Le Cadeau Seaport Village

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Notes

Refers to the shop in San Diego where the kaleidoscope was likely purchased.

Type

Inscription

Location

On bottom of body

Transcription

1092

Material/Technique

Pen

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Kaleidoscope

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Toy, Optical

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Length

11-1/4 in

Diameter

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Diameter measurement is for the view pieces.

Material

Glass, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Bequest of Robert Sterling Groh

Owner/Agent

John Nasternak

Role

Executor of the will of Robert Sterling Groh

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Acquisition Date

Nov 23, 1985