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2025

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Kaleidoscope, late 19th century

This is a Kaleidoscope. It is dated late 19th century. Its medium is brass, leather, maple, 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: 40.6 × 14 × 31.8 cm (16 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 12 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Disc on base marked "Charles T. Sutton, Optician. 108 Holloway Road, Islington, London"

Cite this object as

Kaleidoscope, late 19th century; brass, leather, maple, glass; H x W x D: 40.6 × 14 × 31.8 cm (16 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 12 1/2 in.); Bequest of Ann Hardy; 2018-44-5

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