Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2025.31Description
A triangular, stained glass kaleidoscope. The wooden body is triangular, and painted black. The eyepiece consists of a circular hole cut in the wood, through which the mirrored interior is viewable. There are two circular moveable view pieces that have been divided into 12 sections each. Each section contains clear glass in a different color, and each view piece has the same pattern of colors.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
9-5/8 inDiameter
1-5/8 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for the view pieces.Material
Glass, Metal, WoodProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
