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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Scientific Chart |
| Artist | Louise Sloan |
| Subject | Sloan Vision Test Eye Chart |
| Circa | 1959 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Sloan Vision Test Eye Chart PosterLouise Sloan · c. 1959
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 22 to Oct 29
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Scientific Chart |
| Artist | Louise Sloan |
| Subject | Sloan Vision Test Eye Chart |
| Circa | 1959 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This Sloan vision test chart represents a milestone in 20th-century optometry, when standardized eye testing moved from ad-hoc methods to precise, scientifically calibrated systems. Developed as part of the movement toward clinical standardization in the mid-1900s, these charts featured carefully measured letterforms that replaced the inconsistent hodgepodge of reading materials doctors had previously used.
The Sloan chart's clean, utilitarian design reflects the era's faith in scientific precision and modernist aesthetics. Each letter was meticulously calculated for stroke width and spacing, creating not just a medical instrument but an inadvertent piece of functional graphic design. What began as clinical necessity has evolved into a nostalgic symbol of 20th-century healthcare, equally at home in a vintage medical office or contemporary interior.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring this vintage data chart maintains its crisp precision for generations. Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Wow! This is the second print I've purchased from Paola and couldn't be happier with the quality! It's printed on nice thick paper and the colors are really vibrant. I bought it as a gift and the recipient loves it. The packaging was nice as well - it came rolled up so it was protected during shipping but unrolled easily for the frame. Thank you!!”
“I ordered two framed maps from Archive Print and they are GORGEOUS!! The frames and simple and elegant! The order arrived faster than I expected and were packaged well. I've hung the beautiful maps over my piano and they have really helped my room look pulled together.”
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