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  • We acquired this object.

1975

  • Work on this object began.

1985

  • Work on this object ended.

2018

2025

  • You found it!

Kaleidoscope, Series V

This is a Kaleidoscope. It was designed by William Robert O'Connor. It is dated ca. 1980. Its medium is brass, wood, glass. It is a part of the department.

This object was bequest of Ann Hardy. It is credited Bequest of Ann Hardy.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 35.6 × 8.9 × 22.9 cm (14 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 9 in.)

It has the following markings

Marked on eyepiece: "O'Connor" / "8"

Cite this object as

Kaleidoscope, Series V; Designed by William Robert O'Connor (American, 1939 - 2015); brass, wood, glass; H x W x D: 35.6 × 8.9 × 22.9 cm (14 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 9 in.); Bequest of Ann Hardy; 2018-44-2

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