Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
2011.129Description
A stained glass kaleidoscope. The body is triangular, and covered in a dark brown fabric, likely felt. The eyepiece consists of a covered triangular opening into the body, which is mirrored inside. There is one circular moveable view piece that has three sections: one half section and two quarter sections. The half section and one of the quarter sections have the same clear/iridescent glass, while the other quarter section has a darker brown color. There is a rectangular/triangular iridescent glass piece on the bottom of the kaleidoscope body, that serves as a stand.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
7-3/4 inDiameter
4 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for the view piece.Material
Glass, Metal, FabricProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
