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Sir David Brewster initial design was a tube with pairs of mirrors at one end, pairs of translucent disks at the other, and beads between the two. This design was for a scientific tool in his research on light polarization in 1815. In 1817, Brewster changed its lens to achromatic lens, this caused a massive outcome with two hundred thousand kaleidoscopes sold in London and Paris in just three months. The kaleidoscope started as a scientific tool to later end up as a toy.

History of the Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscopes were invented in 1816 by David Brewster a Scottish inventor. Sir David Brewster was studying many aspects of physical Sciences including polarization optics and the properties of light. While looking at some objects at the end of 2 mirrors He noticed patterns and colors were recreated and reformed into Beautiful new arrangements. He named this new invention after the greek words meaning beautiful form watcher. kalos, the greek word for beautiful, eodos, the greek word = shape scopeo, the greek word = to look at.

In 1817 He patented his idea but is seems a incorrectly worded patent made it easy for others to copy without much in way of legal recourse. David Brewster actually did not see much in way of financial success from this invention as other inventors were aggressive in mass producing this new art form. Sir David Brewstwe was instrumental in many light and optical advances including a lens design for lighthouses and in 1849 He made advances in Stereoscope designs.(1)

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Most kaleidoscopes are intended as children's toys; but there are some people that make kaleidoscope as a fine craftsmanship. Artists and craftspeople do kaleidoscopes and are being shown in some galleries. Most handmade kaleidoscopes are made in Russia and Italy, where glass craftsmanship is in their tradition.

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(1) http://www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com/hiofka1.html