Deafness Collection

Man with Ear Trumpet C18
Man with ear trumpet. (James Hutton, founder of the Moravian Church in Britain)

Beethovens Hearing Aids
Selection of ear trumpets (which once belonged to Beethoven)

Blodgetts Hearing Aid
Diagrams to show Blodgetts micro-audiphone hearing aid and how it is inserted into the ear

Deaf Cyclist
This cyclist is wearing a sandwich board reading beware, I am deaf

Richard Wagner splitting the ear drum of the world, illustration in L Eclipse
XND70134 Richard Wagner splitting the ear drum of the world, illustration in L Eclipse (print) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Learning Sign Language
A class of young women learning sign language at a school for the deaf

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478644 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

The Kindergarten in the Rev Dr William Stainer's home, 1850
3478638 The Kindergarten in the Rev Dr William Stainer's home, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the Kindergarten in the Rev. Dr William Stainer's home for deaf children)

An Asylum for the deaf and dumb, 1850
3478636 An Asylum for the deaf and dumb, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of an Asylum for the deaf and dumb on the Old Kent Road, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850
3478649 The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Deaf and Dumb Alphabet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet
5308861 Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an old lady using an ear trumpet)

Turn-away is Deaf to Good Counsel (engraving)
8673589 Turn-away is Deaf to Good Counsel (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turn-away is Deaf to Good Counsel)

Stone Deaf (engraving)
8672592 Stone Deaf (engraving) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Deaf. An old deaf woman unaware of boys speeding down the hill behind her)

Engraving depicting an ear trumpet, a tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves
5308862 Engraving depicting an ear trumpet, a tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves and lead them into the ear, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an ear trumpet)

The Liverpool Deaf and Dumb Institute, 1850
3478646 The Liverpool Deaf and Dumb Institute, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Liverpool Deaf and Dumb Institute. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850
3478635 Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Charles-Michel de l'Epee (1712-1789) a philanthropic educator, teaching a deaf child sign language

Bell's Phonautograph, 1878
3479485 Bell's Phonautograph, 1878; (add.info.: Bell's Phonautograph: sounds directed to the mouthpiece caused a membrane, modelled on the action of the human ear, to vibrate)

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478643 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478642 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850
3478641 A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf-mute child learning to speak by practising tongue and lip exercises in front of the mirror)

A deaf child learning to speak, 1850
3478640 A deaf child learning to speak, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicts a Jewish deaf child learning to speak at the Notting Hill, Deaf and Dumb home for Jewish Children, London)

Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850
3478637 Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850; (add.info.: Illustrated portraits of Mr & Mrs Kinsey who both worked to help deaf-mutes. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638755 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Infirmities of old age (coloured engraving)
8655683 Infirmities of old age (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Infirmities of old age)

The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850
3478648 The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Deaf and Dumb Alphabet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Children lip-reading during a lesson, 1850
3478645 Children lip-reading during a lesson, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children lip-reading during a lesson at the Notting Hill, Deaf and Dumb home for Jewish Children, London)

A deaf child being taught, 1850
3478639 A deaf child being taught, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf children placing her hand on the throat of her teacher to feel the vibrations when she speaks)

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1897 - Deaf and Blind Helen Keller (left) 'listens' to Anne Sullivan's words in this photo
7134041 1897 - Deaf and Blind Helen Keller (left) 'listens' to Anne Sullivan's words in this photo. Anne Sullivan's brilliant success as Keller's teacher set standards for all who

The Rev. Dr. Ingram, of Unst, Shetland Isles, aged One Hundred Years, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Rev. Dr. Ingram, of Unst, Shetland Isles, aged One Hundred Years, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Charles Spence, of Lerwick

School for deaf and dumb infants at Old Trafford, Manchester [opened recently], 1860. Creator: Unknown
School for deaf and dumb infants at Old Trafford, Manchester [opened recently], 1860. The institution was opened to supply a very great want

"From Our Own Correspondent" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
"From Our Own Correspondent" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1856. Engraving of a painting in the Exhibition at the British Institution, ...suggested by the Crimean news

A Performance of "Hamlet" by Deaf and Dumb Actors, 1886. Creator: Unknown
A Performance of "Hamlet" by Deaf and Dumb Actors, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

L'abbé Sicard (1742-1822) instruisant les sourds-muets, after 1812. Creator: Unknown
L'abbe Sicard (1742-1822) instruisant les sourds-muets, After 1812

The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Painting in the Exhibition of the British Institution, ...meant to indicate the arrival of an Indian Mail with the news of a dear-bought victory....It

Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India
C. E. Z. (Church of England Zenana Missionary Society) Deaf and Dumb School, Palamcottah (now Palayamkottai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu), India. Deaf and Dumb children learning to talk

Over to you over! Life has suddenly changed for Charlie. He was a worried chimp, kept missing his cues. Then Chipperfields Circus vet found the trouble

DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET
The deaf and dumb sign language alphabet, as defined by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Britain. Date: 1960s

Prof. Edward M. Gallaudet, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Gallaudet, Prof. Edward M. between 1870 and 1880. Established in Wash. D.C. 1857, an institute for the deaf. [Advocate for the eduction of deaf people; first president of Gallaudet University in

A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier. 1831 (engraving)
7234790 A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot (litho)
7149721 Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot)

Reading to Grandfather (engraving)
7182172 Reading to Grandfather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading to Grandfather)

"I wish you a happy new ear!"(engraving)
7178068 " I wish you a happy new ear!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I wish you a happy new ear)

"None so deaf as those who will not hear"(engraving)
7178002 " None so deaf as those who will not hear" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Single-handed Alphabet (engraving)
7155330 Single-handed Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Single-handed Alphabet)

Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka
Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939

Talking Politics, (oil on panel)
658639 Talking Politics, (oil on panel) by Friedlander, Friedrich (1825-1901); 39.5x31.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Talking Politics. Friedlich Friedlander (1825-1901). Oil on panel

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting an orchestra despite his deafness (engraving)
5207918 Ludwig van Beethoven conducting an orchestra despite his deafness (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Silent World: A Journey through Deafness" Man with Ear Trumpet C18: Witnessing the early tools of hearing assistance, a man embraces an ear trumpet, symbolizing the resilience of those facing deafness in the 18th century. Beethoven's Hearing Aids: Unveiling the extraordinary genius behind music's greatest composer as we delve into Beethoven's innovative hearing aids that allowed him to create symphonies despite his profound deafness. Blodgetts Hearing Aid: Discovering the revolutionary invention by Frederick Blodgett, which brought hope and amplified sound for countless individuals battling with auditory impairments during its time. Deaf Cyclist: Breaking barriers and defying limitations, a courageous cyclist pedals through life fearlessly, proving that passion knows no boundaries even in a world without sound. Richard Wagner splitting the ear drum of the world (illustration in L'Eclipse): Exploring how Richard Wagner's groundbreaking compositions pushed societal norms and challenged conventional perceptions of music while dealing with his own struggles with hearing loss. Eustachian tube syringing, 18th century: Peering into historical medical practices, we uncover an intriguing technique used to alleviate deafness caused by blockages within one's Eustachian tubes during the 18th century. Learning Sign Language: Embarking on a journey towards inclusivity and communication as individuals embrace sign language as a means to bridge gaps between those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their hearing counterparts. Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India: Shedding light on an institution dedicated to empowering students with hearing impairments through education and fostering independence within society. Over to you over. Life has suddenly changed for Charlie: Immersing ourselves in Charlie's transformative experience after being introduced to assistive devices, witnessing the profound impact it has on his daily life and relationships.