Leisure object - Kaleidoscope, Designoscope, c1920's

Historical information

Margaret Mitchell

Physical description

A rare and vintage gold painted metal Designoscope or Kaleidoscope with a prism and turntable for creating a kaleidoscopic effect. It is very rusted and worn. It has a triangular metal tube and a heavy base. It was designed for artists and illustrators rather than children. It has a coloured separate label.

Inscriptions & markings

"Designoscope British Made"

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