Kaleidoscope, brass, with "Rice University" engraved on barrel, ca. 1983 - 2000.

Item — Box: 44

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1912 - 2022

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Brass Van Cort Instruments kaleidoscope. "Rice University" is engraved on the barrel, and the kaledoscope design includes the Rice shield as part of its shifting pattern. The original wooden stand/base is included with the kaleidoscope. There is no indication of a date, or the event for which this item was created, but Van Cort Instruments only manufactured kaleidoscopes from 1983 to about 2000. There is also no information regarding the original owner or the donor. The item is located within an envelope identified with "Van Cort Instruments Kaleidoscope and wood base."