Name/Title
Dual KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2025.36Description
A small, stained glass kaleidoscope. The body is cylindrical, and made out of brass. The eyepiece is also brass. There are two circular moveable view pieces; the exterior piece features an ocean scene with a flying bird, while the interior piece has six sections: three clear glass and three colored.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
7 inDiameter
2-1/2 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for the view pieces.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
