Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
2011.139Description
A triangular kaleidoscope. The body is silver, and has an etched cloud pattern throughout. The eyepiece consists of a triangular opening, through which the mirrored interior is viewable. The view piece is a hexagonal box, inside of which are small shards of plastic in various colors. There are two small, round legs at the front of the body, which serves as a stand/support.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
Beveled Glass IndustriesTime Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On gold sticker on bodyTranscription
Jewel Lites
HANDCRAFTED
IN KOREALanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
14-1/4 inDiameter
2-3/4 inDimension Notes
Diameter measurement is for view piece.Material
Glass, Metal, PlasticProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
