2006.451.1: Eye Test Card, 1911-1960

Additional Images

2006.451.1: Eye Test Card.
Image No. 2174 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Eye test card No. 100 B. Six typed paragraphs to be read. From the 'Imperial Optical Company'.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 2006.451.1
Collection: Ophthalmology
Date: 1911-1960

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 19.7 cm
  • Width: 12.7 cm
  • Depth: 0.1 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • card,
  • paper,
  • printing ink

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Imperial Optical Company
  • Owner: Dr. Andrew Davidson
  • History of Use: Used by Dr Andrew Davidson [1885-1972] a military doctor [Captain] and a noted dermatologist who served in both WW1 and WW2. Invented PULHEMS system for classification of soldiers.