Ear trumpet

The ear trumpet was used to amplify sound for the hard of hearing.  This tin-plate example was cheap to buy and of a popular design in the 19th century and early 20th century.
Object no :
SRTL013a-c
Collection :
Healthcare – Hospitals & Infirmaries
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
L: 300mm. earpiece diameter: 72mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
1988.204
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F192002 F7467

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