Two small analogues of steam and sailing ships

Two small analogues of steam and sailing ships

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Two small analogues of steam and sailing ships, in cardboard box, probably made as test types for visual acuity in illiterate seamen, by Curry & Paxton Ltd, English, 1890-1920

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A680568
Materials:
box, cardboard, ship, wood and ship, brass
Measurements:
box: length 50 mm
box: width 112 mm
box: height 23 mm
ship: length 82 mm
type:
test types