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Large demonstration kaleidoscope on mahogany stand
- Made:
- 1840-1860
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Large demonstration kaleidoscope on mahogany stand, unsigned, mid 19th century, mirrors inclined at 60 degrees to give triangular patterns.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1985-2214/29
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, leather, gilding and paper
- Measurements:
-
overall: 690 mm x 430 mm x 330 mm, , 5.17kg
- type:
- kaleidoscope
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum