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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
- type:
- hearing aid