Name/Title
KaleidoscopeEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.314Description
A cylindrical cardboard and plastic kaleidoscope. The kaleidoscope body is cardboard, with a floral pattern. Both ends of the body have a ridged, blue plastic attachment on them. The viewing end of the kaleidoscope is flat, with a large open hole in the center. The other end features a clear marble in between two blue plastic circles, which are attached to the ridged blue plastic body attachment; the marble has a red, yellow, and blue swirl inside, which when turned, creates the patterns that can be viewed.Collection
History CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
4-3/4 inDiameter
1-1/8 inMaterial
Plastic, Paper, GlassProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
