The user would have to use the handle, perhaps resting against shoulder, to hold the small speaker, similar to telephones of the era, against ear. No evidence of any local volume control.
This represents an early and limited attempt at supporting people with a disability.
Hearing aid earphone and socket
Identifer
ASJ2023.20Physical Description
Hearing aid consisting of a single earpiece (maker: Emmco) on a wooden handle. This would have received feed via a wired connection from the church sound system at the time. The socket into which it was plugged is made by Clipsal.Historical Details
Purchased in September 1951 - Steane's Sound System - earphone and control box.The user would have to use the handle, perhaps resting against shoulder, to hold the small speaker, similar to telephones of the era, against ear. No evidence of any local volume control.
This represents an early and limited attempt at supporting people with a disability.
Materials
Handle is polished wood, very chipped Bakelite earpiece assembly with brass mount Rubber and cotton insulation on wires Bakelite 2 pin connector base - formerly attached to a pew in St. John's ChurchDating of Item
1951 to 1980Database Date: Faculty Date:
September 30 1951;;June 8 2023;