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Kaleidoscope History in Japan

Kaleidoscope History in Japan 日本の万華鏡史

日本の万華鏡史

Sir David Brewster

Inventor of the Kaleidoscope

"Father of Modern Experimental Optics" 1781-1868

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A truly talented man has been lost but our memories of him and his beautiful work will live on.

I’ll miss those late nights with Ben and Jim at the conventions.

Several of my earliest scopes were his alabaster masterpieces. May his memory be for a blessing.

I'll miss him. I'm lucky to have 3 of his beautiful scopes. He was a such a nice guy to know.

He was a dear, funny, and talented man!!!!! My condolences!

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I so enjoyed knowing him, wish I'd had the chance to know him better. Very friendly, with a lovely smile. Still remember the first meeting, and that smile...my condolences to his family and friends.

May the lovely scopes he made, and the fascinating trips he described, be an eternal tribute to his memory.

Charles G. Bush

Cozy Baker

Dr. Hirotomo Ochi

History of Kaleidoscopes

Kaleidoscope History in Japan

Kaleidoscope History in Japan 日本の万華鏡史

Sir David Brewster