French Eye Test Chart — Luer, Paris

French Eye Test Chart — Luer, Paris

An antique French optician's eye test chart (échelle d'acuité visuelle), printed by Luer, 104 Boulevard St Germain, Paris. Rows of black letters decrease in size down the sheet, with acuity values printed alongside (V = 1,0 down to 0,1). Printed on paper backed with fabric/paper, mounted top and bottom on wooden hanging rails with a cord for hanging. Comes with original wooden hanging apparatus. Great for a vintage touch in a modern space or as a unique typographic wall display. 

Estimated Origin: France (Paris)
Maker: Luer, 104 Boulevard St Germain, Paris
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Material: Paper backed with fabric/paper; wooden hanging rails; cord hanger
Condition: Honest condition consistent with age — expect toning, foxing, staining, surface creasing and cracking to the paper, and general wear. Please review all photos as part of the description.
Approximate Measurements: 29.9" x 11.4" x 0.8" (76 x 29 x 2 cm); 34.6" (88 cm) length including hanging cord.