Description
Reference code
VC703-B14-i703017
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Title
Bilateral circular receptor, 19th century
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Extent
16.5 in. long. (42 cm.). Receptor is 5.25" diameter
Scope and content
Black lacquered metal bilateral circular receptor trumpet hearing device. There are two circular receptors back to back at the end of a single fixed tube. The receptor pans are partially covered forming two hollow convex receptors open in opposite directions. The earpiece is curved and made from vulcanite. There is a small ring on the tube section so that a user may wear it around their neck.
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In box
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The collection is open and accessible for research.
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Item description, Reference Code, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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1984.001.0017
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VC703017
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VC703017.jpg
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