Company Seal Press of the Institute of Optometrists NSW
 Catalogue Number: 4259 Company Seal Press of the Institute of Optometrists NSW Category: Memorabilia and ephemera Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1904 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: United States of America Description Of Item: Cast metal seal press, black enamelled with gold painted highlights, standing 205 mm high with handle released, base 128 mm x 50 mm with Excelsior imprinted in gold below the handle pivot and Made in the United States of America imprinted in gold under the base. The impress on the seal has the words INSTITUTE OF OPTOMETRISTS around the perimeter and OF NEW SOUTH WALES FOUNDED 1904 at the centre. Viewed from the underside, an unpainted raised section of lead suggests that the seal may have been replaced at some time. Historical Significance: According to Barry Cole in his 'History of Australian Optometry' p40 and p47. The Australasian Optical Association was founded in 1904. It changed its name to Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians of NSW in 1909 when other states set up their own associations. This seal press may be from 1904. The actual seal dates from 1922 when the Association changed its name to Institute of Optometrists. How Acquired: Donated by Optometry Australia NSW/ACT Date Acquired: 19/07/2017 Condition: Very Good Location: Documents Room Red Daytona Cabinet Drawer 4 |