A optician gives an old lady an eye test, she asks him to read it for her as her eyesight is not very good. Reproduction of a drawing after E.H. Shepard, 1926.

  • Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976.
Date:
1926
Reference:
15468i
  • Pictures
  • Online

Available online

view A optician gives an old lady an eye test, she asks him to read it for her as her eyesight is not very good. Reproduction of a drawing after E.H. Shepard, 1926.

In copyright

It is possible this item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You may be able to use this digital item under a copyright exception, otherwise you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). These may be identified elsewhere in the catalogue record. Read more about copyright.

Read further guidance on copyright exceptions in the UK.

Credit

A optician gives an old lady an eye test, she asks him to read it for her as her eyesight is not very good. Reproduction of a drawing after E.H. Shepard, 1926. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Description

Dialogue includes: Oculist (handing sight-testing card). "I want you to read this, please." Old lady. "Would you be so kind as to read it for me? My sight is not very good."

Publication/Creation

[London], 1926.

Physical description

1 photomechanical reproduction ; border 14.1 x 18 cm

Lettering

Ernest H. Shepard

Reference

Wellcome Collection 15468i

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link