Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, England,1820

Kaleidoscope, Brewster's patent, silver plated brass, painted/shellaced tube covering, by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, England, c.1820 with extra lens for distant objects, and 13 various object plates (one is defective), in wooden (mahogany and/or walnut?) case, velvet lined, with lock and key (see note)

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3186271

Title

Brewster's Patent Kaleidoscope by Philip Carpenter, Birmingham, England,1820

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (box, closed): 54 mm x 184 mm x 96 mm, 0.625kg; overall (kaleidoscope, closed): 166 mm x 35 mm