C. G. Bush Kaleidoscope, 1874-1900

THF170263 / C. G. Bush Kaleidoscope, 1874-1900
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Artifact Overview

Kaleidoscopes provide a visual feast for the eye. Angled mirrors enclosed in a tube create beautiful, ever-changing symmetrical patterns from bits of colorful glass and other translucent material. In the late 1800s, Charles Bush placed small liquid-filled vials in his kaleidoscopes. The moving liquid and bubbles in the vials provided a unique component to this optical experience.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Kaleidoscope

Date Made

1874-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

30.1442.44

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Brown
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12.25 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 9.5 in

Inscriptions

stamped on leg: C. G. BUSH / PATENTED NOV. 17, 1874
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