Here’s the latest EasyGenie History Mystery! This unusual folding object is made of wood, glass, and brass. It dates from the second half of the 1800s. This specimen was found in a local historical museum in New England, but some were produced in Europe as well.
Size: The length is approximately 14 inches. Folded, the object is just over 3 inches high, but when fully extended, the height is about a foot and a half.
Hint: This device was intended for indoor use. The U.S. patent was issued in the 1860s.
SOLUTION: Here's the answer to History Mystery #10!
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