Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2025.37Description
A triangular, marble kaleidoscope. The body is made out of mirrors, with silver metal connections and end pieces. 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 secured in place by three metal prongs, and is moveable; the marble is clear, with green, blue, and white accents.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On white sticker near the eyepieceTranscription
$ 30 pMaterial/Technique
PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Height
1-1/8 inWidth
1-1/4 inLength
9-5/8 inProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
