Conceptually similarSPLEar trumpet, circa 1910SS2742229SV0905Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1910SS2742248SV0924Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1900SS2742247SV0923Rights ManagedSPLExtendable ear trumpet, circa 1900SS2742260SV0936Rights ManagedSPLTwo ear cones, circa 1910SS2742243SV0919Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpets, circa 1860-1910SS2742240SV0916Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1900SS2742232SV0908Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpets, circa 1860SS2742228SV0904Rights ManagedSPLConversation tube end piece, circa 1860SS2742239SV0915Rights ManagedView AllView more with similar tones Ear cornets with headband, circa 1910License type:Rights ManagedUnique identifier:SS2742238Legacy Identifier:SV0914Description:Pair of faux tortoiseshell ear cornets with headband. These 'acoustic headbands' were used to aid those with difficulties in hearing. Each cornet acts as a sound collector: sound waves enter the wide end of the cornet and become amplified as they pass along the narrow channel of the tube and into the earpiece. The headband fits over the head and the tip of each earpiece fits into the ear canals of the wearer's ears. The amplification of the sound makes it easier to hear. These are made from celluloid and date from around 1910, England.Credit:SPL / Science SourceSize:5196px × 3364px (~50 MB)Restrictions:No Sale through SubagentsGet PricingHow Will The Visual Be Used?ShareKeywords:1900s-1910-1910s-20th century-acoustic-acoustic headband-acoustic headbands-acoustics-aid-aids-amplification-amplifies-amplify-antique-antiques-audiology-auditory-C019/8140-C0198140-celluloid-cornet-cornets-deafness-device-ear-ears-england-english-faux tortoiseshell-hear-hearing-hearing aid-hearing aids-history-medical-medical instrument collection-medicine-mustard background-partial deafness-sound-sound collector-sound collectors-tan backgroundModel release:N/AParent folder:SPL FTP 140328-29
