Conversation tube hearing aid

Made:
1850-1920

Conversation tube hearing aid, also known as a speaking tube, with flexible fabric-covered rubberised tube and ivory or bone earpiece and sound-capturing bell, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602540
Materials:
trumpet, ivory and earpiece, ivory
Measurements:
trumpet: 51 mm,
coiled: 60 mm 155 mm, .1 kg
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)