Name/Title
Ophthalmological Tools, Dr. A.C. Di GiacomcoEntry/Object ID
2026.9.18Description
Ophthalmological Tools used by Dr. A.C. Di Giacomco of Hammonton.
2026.9.18.1- Opthalmoscope - Per Google search: “This
appears to be an antique Morton's or
Loring-style ophthalmoscope, featuring a
rotating disk of corrective lenses and a
wooden or bone handle.Devices like this
date back to the late 19th or early 20th
century and were used by optometrists
and physicians to examine the interior
structure of the eye.The design
incorporates a metal disc with numbered
diopter settings and a viewing aperture,
mounted on a turned handle.” 6.75” in
length
2026.9.18.2- Leather binder complete with vintage
mirror and an optical card used to test
vision. The cards help evaluate eye
coordination, reading focus, and visual
acuity. Dr. Giacomco’s name appears on
the front of the folder. 8.5” x 5.5”.
Condition: worn, but good.
2026.9.18.3- Leather binder complete with multiple and
varied optical cards dated 1944 and
manufactured by Soft-Lite. The cards help
evaluate eye coordination, reading focus,
and visual acuity. Dr. Giacomco’s name
appears on the front of the binder.
8” x 4.75”. Condition: worn, fair
2026.9.18.4- Additional optical cards with various
dates (earliest 1933, latest 1985) and
manufacturers. 4.5” wide, varying lengths.
Condition: fair to good (9)Acquisition
Accession
2026.9Source or Donor
Greg WhiteAcquisition Method
GiftLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Museum- Medical Equipment Archival BoxDate
August 20, 2026Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Aug 20, 2026Examined By
Deborah White
