Vulcanite conversation tube hearing aid

Vulcanite hearing aids, probably English, 1860-1920

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Vulcanite hearing aids, probably English, 1860-1920
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Conversation tube hearing aid, also known as a speaking tube, made of vulcanite, probably English, 1860-1920.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602581
Materials:
trumpet, rubber, trumpet, vulcanite, earpiece, vulcanite, tube, cotton and tube, rubber
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)