Japanned brass ear trumpet

Aural appliance, japanned brass

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Aural appliance, japanned brass
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Japanned brass ear trumpet, similar to a design referred to as a Miss Greene hearing horn, with collapsible neck section and cloth carrying case, 1840-1900.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A159960
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 222.25 x 114.3 mm
type:
ear trumpet