Optician Collection

Eyesight test chart

Boulevard Lalezar, Tehran, Iran Date: circa 1910s

Eye examination
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Eye examination. Teenage (16 year old) girl looks through a refractor during an eye examination at an ophthalmologist

Royal Society endorsement of a lens-grinder, 1600s
Opticians advertisement illustrated with Archimedes at a telescope, London, 1694. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information

Grey Street, Newcastle
Looking down Grey Street in Newcastle. Date: circa 1830s

An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century
5311417 An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting E. Barnard's Opsiometer for testing eyesight, 19th century
5311414 Engraving depicting E. Barnard's Opsiometer for testing eyesight, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs
FLO4618807 Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs. Signs for a pawn shop, milliners, optician, wineseller, fishmonger, cobbler

MP Bob Ainsworth visits Coventry Local Optical committee about eye treatment concerns. LTR Julian Williams owner of CR Williams Opticians and MP Bob Ainsworth

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1910 and 1920
A view of the northern side of Boscawen Street from the Red Lion Hotel to the corner of King Street, taken from the roof of city hall

Swindon Medical Fund Society Opthalmologist
The GWR Medical Fund offered a complete range of services including chiropody, a dentist, an optician and speech therapy

Optician examining a patient's eyes Date: 1888

Advert for F. I. Tovey, Ophthalmic Optician, Bath
Advert for F.I. Tovey, Ophthalmic Optician, New Bond Street, Bath Date: 1902

Woman wearing patent Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. Date: 1907

Eye surgery, illustration from Dictionnaire de Medecine d Emile Littre, 1884 (litho)
PCT2648333 Eye surgery, illustration from Dictionnaire de Medecine d Emile Littre, 1884 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

The Oculist (plate 18), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Oculist (plate 18), 1843

Benj Martin (engraving)
820347 Benj Martin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benj Martin.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Aldersgate Street, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
JHL394918 Aldersgate Street, c.1879 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old London)

Girl Sitting on Fence (chromolitho)
732987 Girl Sitting on Fence (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Sitting on Fence.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

William Kitchiner (engraving)
815739 William Kitchiner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Kitchiner (1775-1827)

John Dollond (1706-61) from Gallery of Paintings, published in 1833 (engraving)
KW189061 John Dollond (1706-61) from Gallery of Paintings, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dollond, 1706 - 1761)

Relief depicting an oculist examining a patient (stone)
XIR215713 Relief depicting an oculist examining a patient (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Invoice from James Bassett, optician and instrument maker, Liverpool, 1840s (engraving)
6032722 Invoice from James Bassett, optician and instrument maker, Liverpool, 1840s (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from James Bassett)

John Dollond (engraving)
815859 John Dollond (engraving) by Wilson, Benjamin (1721-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dollond (1706-1761)

John Dollond (engraving)
619428 John Dollond (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dollond (1706-61), English optical scientist and inventor.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Instruments from an oculists case, from Reims (metal)
XIR56130 Instruments from an oculists case, from Reims (metal) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; French, out of copyright

Two Girls wearing Muffs (chromolitho)
732986 Two Girls wearing Muffs (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Girls wearing Muffs.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American

Philosophy, 1936 (colour litho)
473467 Philosophy, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series of humorous cigarette cards, Howlers, produced for Churchman s; ); English

Advert for Dolland & Co rimless spectacles 1908
Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. 1908

Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving)
3640143 Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Vignettes Typographiques, Attributs, Melanges, Armes)

Girl Pouring Tea (chromolitho)
732990 Girl Pouring Tea (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Pouring Tea.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Phantasmagoria, from Memoires Recreatifs Scientifiques et Anecdotiques
CHT200413 Phantasmagoria, from Memoires Recreatifs Scientifiques et Anecdotiques by Etienne Gaspard Robertson (1763-1837), Paris, 1831 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448292 Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nurse and a visually impaired girl at the clinic of the New York Association for
MNY380948 Nurse and a visually impaired girl at the clinic of the New York Association for the Blind, 114 East 60th Street, New York

No. 73, Cheapside, c. 1883 (b / w photo)
JHL394940 No. 73, Cheapside, c.1883 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Mansion House)

Illustration from Tractatus de Homine by Rene Descartes, 1664 (litho)
LSE2648335 Illustration from Tractatus de Homine by Rene Descartes, 1664 (litho) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Girl carrying Bouquet (chromolitho)
732991 Girl carrying Bouquet (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl carrying Bouquet.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American

Nurse and a boy patient having an eye test at the New York Association for the Blind
MNY380954 Nurse and a boy patient having an eye test at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Portrait of John Benjamin Dancer (b / w photo)
489002 Portrait of John Benjamin Dancer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Doctor operating on a cataract patient, illustration from the Medical Encyclopedia by
LRI2648334 A Doctor operating on a cataract patient, illustration from the Medical Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d Alembert, 1772 (litho) by French School

The Optician (engraving)
6004280 The Optician (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Optician. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

John Dolland, portrait (engraving)
5999495 John Dolland, portrait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dolland, portrait)

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Haruyo Sakamoto

Shops on the cardiff Road, Caerphilly. 17th April 1964

Optician with Visual Survey Telebinocular, Newcastle, 22nd July 1971

Redcar High Street. 24th August 1992

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"Exploring the World of Opticians: From Eyesight Test Charts to Modern Shopping Precincts" Step into the world of opticians and embark on a journey through time, starting with Boulevard Lalezar in Tehran, Iran. Here, amidst bustling streets, an optician's shop stands tall, offering eye examinations and expert advice. Did you know that the roots of optometry can be traced back to the 1600s? The Royal Society endorsed a lens-grinder during this era, marking a significant milestone in the profession's history. Fast forward to Grey Street in Newcastle, where medical eye checks at Rotherham General Infirmary took place in 1967. Captured by artist Michael Walters' brush strokes, this artwork portrays an optician meticulously examining a patient's eyes. Advertising has always played a role in promoting optical services. An advert for F. I. Tovey, Ophthalmic Optician from Bath showcases their expertise and dedication towards providing quality eyecare. Traveling further back in time to 1907 brings us face-to-face with fashion-forward women wearing patent Fairy eyeglasses - dainty, light frames that offered both comfort and style. Boscawen Street in Truro takes us between 1910 and 1920 when Cornwall witnessed its own flourishing optical industry. Opticians catered to locals' vision needs while embracing advancements within their field. Even our furry friends need visual assistance. A comical scene unfolds as a pedigree Pug attempts to read an optician's eye chart - reminding us that everyone deserves proper care for their eyesight. Finally, we arrive at modern times with Exeter's vibrant shopping precincts showcasing contemporary opticians who blend cutting-edge technology with personalized service. These spaces offer an array of stylish frames alongside comprehensive eye exams tailored to individual needs.