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Why was the kaleidoscope invented?

The kaleidoscope was invented in 1817 by the Scottish physicist David Brewster (1781-1868).

This optical device was not originally considered a toy at all. He served as an assistant to artists in creating designs for fabrics, wallpapers, ceramics, in developing ornaments for shop windows, exhibitions.

The artist set a certain program for the kaleidoscope and received patterns either in cheerful, joyful colors, or, on the contrary, in strict, sad or even gloomy ones.

Author: Kondrashov A.P.

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