Conversation tube hearing aid

Conversation tube hearing aid Conversation tube hearing aid Conversation tube hearing aid Conversation tube hearing aid

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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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