Conversation tube hearing aid, also known as a speaking tube, with fabric covered rubberised tube, vulcanite earpiece and large engraved brass sound-capturing bell, made by F. C. Rein & Son, London, c.1860-1900.
Details
- Category:
- Audiology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A241528
- Materials:
- bell, brass (silver plated), tube connector, brass (silver plated), tube, rubber, fabric covered and earpiece, vulcanite
- Measurements:
-
bell: height 150 mm
bell: diameter 146 mm
tube connector: length 73 mm
tube connector: diameter 34 mm
tube: length 640 mm
earpiece: length 190 mm
- type:
- hearing aid