Name/Title
SpyrascopeEntry/Object ID
2011.137Description
A cylindrical wooden kaleidoscope, covered in fabric. One end of the kaleidoscope consists of wood with a small hole in the middle, for viewing. The other end consists of wood with a large hole in the center, behind which are small beads and other colorful bits of plastic, suspended in liquid. The fabric surrounding the body is a paisley-inspired pattern, with largely purple and gold swirls on either a black or yellow background, with a more geometric design in the center.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On the wood of the viewing endTranscription
C HuberLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
Pen, InkType
LabelLocation
On the gold sticker on the viewing endTranscription
SPYRASCOPELanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KaleidoscopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Toy, OpticalNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Length
12-5/8 inDiameter
2-1/4 inMaterial
Wood, Fabric, PlasticCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodProvenance
Provenance Detail
Bequest of Robert Sterling GrohOwner/Agent
John NasternakRole
Executor of the will of Robert Sterling GrohAcquisition Method
BequestAcquisition Date
Nov 23, 1985
