Just a tube. This one I found in the toy drawer is a bit fancier than most with some colorful fabric on the outside.
There is no hint to the colors and shapes that constantly evolve with each movement of the tube.
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by kaleidoscopes. Part of me wanted to know how they worked. But only a very small part. I'm more into the magic than I am the science. It's enough for me that it is there, making rainbow pictures that delight my eye.
I am, however, a word nerd. The word 'kaleidoscope' comes from the Greek words for 'beautiful' and 'shape' and 'observation instrument'. It was invented - and named - in 1817 by a Scottish physicist: Sir David Brewster. Now you know.
Great pictures!! I've always loved kaleidoscopes, too. We have a couple here, I would buy all the real fancy ones if we had the money. And I love the word explanation!!! I never thought about what the word meant, very cool!!!
ReplyDeleteAn ever changing glory of 'beautiful shapes observed'.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved kaleidoscopes. I find them fascinating!
ReplyDeleteWow--you're on K already! Where does the time go? Yes, kaleidoscopes are eternally appealing.
ReplyDeleteFun, Kaleidoscopes takes me back. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteFUN! :) I love kaleidoscopes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that tidbit of history! Your images bring back some fond memories from childhood. Now I'm wondering whatever happened to the kaleidoscope I had as a kid?
ReplyDeleteNever knew the origins of the word till now, so thanks!
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric on the outside of that one. I too loved kaleidoscopes as a child.
We have been cleaning out our old house and I came across one, it must be older than me. It went to the donate pile.
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