Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, with case

Made:: 1815-1825 in Birmingham

maker:: Philip Carpenter

Kaleidoscope, Brewster's patent, marked 'P Carpenter

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Kaleidoscope, Brewster's patent, marked 'P Carpenter
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Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, c.1820, on front "P Carpenter, sole maker. Black enamel body, length when closed 6 3/4", in cylindrical case 7 1/8" long by 1 5/8" diam.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1911-270

type:: kaleidoscope

credit:: Court, Thomas Henry

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