Conversation tube hearing aid, Europe, 1880-1930

Made:
1880-1930
Flexible ear trumpet, Europe, 1880-1930

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Flexible ear trumpet, Europe, 1880-1930
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Conversation tube hearing aid, also known as a speaking tube, with flexible metal tube connecting the metal earpiece and sound-capturing bell, Europe, 1880-1930.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602562
Materials:
trumpet, copper, earpiece, brass and tube, spring steel
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Colchester and Essex Museum. Colchester