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Hearing Aid

Object Details

Description
This seems to be a cross between a metal ear trumpet and conversation tube.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Gift from Harold J. Trussel
Measurements
overall: 12.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 5.7 cm; 4 29/32 in x 3 11/32 in x 2 1/4 in
overall, entire piece: 3.375 cm x 5.875 cm x 7 1/2 in; 1 11/32 in x 2 5/16 in x 19.05 cm
overall, trumpet: 3 3/8 in x 5 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 8.5725 cm x 13.335 cm x 10.795 cm
overall, tube: 1 3/4 in x 4 in x 5 3/4 in; 4.445 cm x 10.16 cm x 14.605 cm
Object Name
hearing aid, ear trumpet
Other Terms
Medicine
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