Conversation tube hearing aid

Flexible ear trumpet, by F.C. Rein, London, 1880-1916

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Flexible ear trumpet, by F.C. Rein, London, 1880-1916
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Conversation tube hearing aid, also known as a speaking tube, with bakelite earpiece and bell and rubberised fabric covered tube, by F.C. Rein, London, 1880-1916

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602560
Materials:
trumpet, silver, trumpet, bakelite, earpiece, bakelite, tube, cotton and tube, felt
Measurements:
unfurled: length 1500 mm
tube: diameter 25 mm
trumpet aperture: diameter 72 mm
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Army and Navy Stores