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'E' eyechart
TEST CHARTS
test chart
Asia: China
c.1970
cardboard; wood; glass
chart: 780 mm x 205 mm; frame: 845 mm x 275 mm x 18 mm
1999.364
TEST CHARTS
test chart
Asia: China
c.1970
cardboard; wood; glass
chart: 780 mm x 205 mm; frame: 845 mm x 275 mm x 18 mm
Printed chart of letter E's and Chinese characters, in a modern glazed cherry wood frame. Presented to Dr Jennifer Chaston of the BOA by the People's Republic of China, during her visit, Easter 1971. The simplified Chinese characters printed in red at the very top of the chart are a facsimile of the writing of Chairman Mao and translate as 'Serving the People'. Smaller text in Mandarin gives instructions on how to use the chart at a distance of five metres.
1999.364
Gift of Dr Jennifer Chaston FBOA, FSMC, 1971