Shell Ear Trumpet

Made:
1801-1900 in Europe
maker:
Unknown
Shell ear trumpet, European, 1850-1900

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Shell ear trumpet, European, 1850-1900
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Shell used as an ear trumpet-like hearing aid, European, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602766
Materials:
shell, whelk
Measurements:
length 80 mm
diameter 60 mm
type:
hearing aid