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Mahogany Kaleidoscope with Manually Rotated Front

Inventory Number 61243


Item type
Object
Object type
Kaleidoscope
Inventory No
61243

Description

Kaleidoscope with manually rotated front, with a mahogany barrel. The kaleidoscope has a mirror assembly that is comprised of three reflective surfaces positioned at an angle to one another, forming a triangle. A collection of green beads on threads in a flower shape and bits of coloured glass are situated between two glass lenses, at one end the outer lens is translucent. A blackened eyepiece is attached to the other end of the instrument and can be removed.