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History of Science Museum

Lens for Kaleidoscope, Unsigned, England, Mid-19th Century

Inventory Number 25199


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.25199

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Reginald S. Clay in 1944.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned
Physical material
copper alloy
Glass
Object type
Kaleidoscope
Dimensions
Diameter: 36mm Height: 10mm Weight: 18g
Inventory No
25199

Description

Lens fitted into a copper alloy cap for use with a kaleidoscope from the mid-19th century.