Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2025.32Description
A cylindrical, marble kaleidoscope. The body is made out of a piece of bamboo, with metal end caps. The eyepiece consists of a triangular hole cut in the metal, through which the mirrored interior is viewable. The view piece is a marble that is secure in place by the metal; the marble is clear, with yellow, orange, and blue streaks in the center.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On white sticker near the eyepieceTranscription
$22.00Material/Technique
PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
10-1/4 inDiameter
1-1/2 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for the view piece.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
