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  • We acquired this object.

1980

  • Work on this object began.

2025

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Kaleidoscope, The Contessa, early 1980s

This is a Kaleidoscope. It was designed by Eric Van Cort and Kate Van Cort and manufactured by Van Cort Instruments. It is dated early 1980s. Its medium is brass, flame-worked 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: 15.2 × 7 × 6.4 cm (6 in. × 2 3/4 in. × 2 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped below knob "Van Cort Instruments"

Cite this object as

Kaleidoscope, The Contessa, early 1980s; Designed by Eric Van Cort (American, born 1947), Kate Van Cort (American, active 1977 - 2000); Manufactured by Van Cort Instruments; brass, flame-worked glass; H x W x D: 15.2 × 7 × 6.4 cm (6 in. × 2 3/4 in. × 2 1/2 in.); Bequest of Ann Hardy; 2018-44-13

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