Kaleidoscope
- Object Name:
- Kaleidoscope
- Object ID:
- 1966.588
- Creator:
- Bush, Charles G. (1825-1900)
Instrument Make - Place of Origin:
- Providence, RI
- Date:
- circa 1875
- Description:
- Kaleidoscope. Tubular instrument with helm-shaped directional end. Instrument contains fragments of colored glass. When directional end is rotated, fragments for interesting designs to be viewed through small glass opening. Stamped on brass part, "C. G. BUSH & C[O.] / INVENTORS & MNFR[S] / PROV. R.I." On turned wooden stand with circular base, 6" diam.
- Material:
- Glass
Wood
Paper
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-13.5 L-10 Dia-6 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Bush, Charles G. (1825-1900)
- Subjects:
- Optical toys
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