Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, with case

Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, with case

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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.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1911-270
type:
kaleidoscope
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry

Parts

Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter

Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope, by Philip Carpenter

Kaleidoscope, Brewster's patent, marked 'P Carpenter, sole maker'. brass, black enamelled body, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, c.1820.

Materials:
glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , metal and enamel
Object Number:
1911-270 Pt1
type:
kaleidoscope
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Case for Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope

Case for Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope

Cylindrical case containing brass collar, Carpenter, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 1815-1825. Kaleidoscope (not present) by Carpenter.

Measurements:
overall: .064kg
Materials:
cardboard and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1911-270 Pt2
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum