Description
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Title
London dome hearing trumpet, 19th century
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Extent
19.5 in. long. (50 cm.). Opening is 5". Body section is 14".
Scope and content
Black enameled brass (chipped in places) London dome trumpet, 19 inches long, with 5 inch wide mouthpiece opening. Mouthpiece opening is covered with grillwork composed of many holes, called a "refiner" to soften the sound. The mouthpiece section can be detached from the earpiece/body section which is 1.1 feet long. Curved earpiece is made of ivory. There is a small ring at the base of the earpiece/body section to allow the user to wear it around the neck with a string.
System of arrangement
In box
Conditions governing access
The collection is open and accessible for research.
Technical access
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Preferred Citation:
Item description, Reference Code, Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives, Washington University in St. Louis.
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
1984.001.0029