'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy

'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy, invented by Charles Vernon Boys 'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy, invented by Charles Vernon Boys

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'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy, invented by Charles Vernon Boys
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'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy, invented by Charles Vernon Boys
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

'Rainbow Cup' scientific toy, invented by Charles Vernon Boys, FRS, and patented in 1911, with instruction booklet.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1973-253
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), plastic (unidentified), paper (fibre product) and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 85 mm x 85 mm, , .175kg
type:
optical toy and educational toy
credit:
Wilson, G.B.L.