Hearing Aid Collection

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)

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)

Advert for Hearing Aids and Lenses, 1870
1575737 Advert for Hearing Aids and Lenses, 1870; (add.info.: Article advertising hearing aids and tinted spectacle lenses. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fire Marshall Trumpet, c. 1939. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Fire Marshall Trumpet, c. 1939

Itinerant Musicians playing in a poor part of town (w / c on paper)
STC205073 Itinerant Musicians playing in a poor part of town (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The deaf-aid is her guide. She can hear the word of command -- and see the signal. In time Lady learns to obey only the signal. For Lady is deaf. Yet she understands

Another Year by the Old Clock (Harpers Bazar, Vol. III), January 1, 1870

The Secret History of Crim Con, Fig 1, August 18, 1808. August 18, 1808
The Secret History of Crim Con, Fig 1, August 18, 1808

Ear and Hearing Device
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Reading the Will, c1820. Creator: William Greatbach
Reading the Will, c1820. The numerous heirs gather round the lawyer seated at the table, on which are coins, bottles and glasses. One stands close with an ear trumpet

Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse

Self Portrait, c1550-1566. Artist: Lambert Lombard
Self Portrait, c1550-1566

Various musical instruments and sounds, Wurtemberg, c1850. Key: 1) Condensed and rarified sound waves: 2) Echoes: 4) Megaphone: 5) Ear trumpet: 6) Speaking tube: 7) The Ear: 10-20) Musical instruments

Agonising Ordeal, 1865. Mr Robinson gamely howls the lovely aria down old Aunt Griggs ear trumpet to the accompaniment of the young lady on the piano

Olive Sloane, Diana Dors, and Alan Sedgwick in Maurice Elveys My Wifes Lodger (1952)
Olive Sloane, Diana Dors, and Alan Sedgwick in My Wifes Lodger (1952)

Conversion tube hearing aid, circa 1860 C017 / 6952
Conversion tube, dating from around 1860, England. This device is made from ivory and cloth covered rubber. It was used to assist hearing; one person would talk into the funnel-shaped end of the tube

Cochlear implant, artwork C016 / 7683
Cochlear implant. Computer artwork of a section through the outer (left) and inner (right) ear showing a cochlear implant (top left), a prosthetic hearing device

Hearing aid, X-ray
Hearing aid. Coloured X-ray of the head of a 70-year-old patient, showing a hearing aid (white, centre left) located behind their left ear

As advertised in the Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1900
HEARING AID, 1900. As advertised in the Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1900

ALLEGORY: NOVEMBER. November. The senses grow dim, and strength gradually fails. The venerable tree, unable longer to support itself, requires aid. Bookplate engraving, 19th century

DEAF SCHOOLMASTER, 1831. Steel engraving, English, 1831

Vladimir Fock, Soviet quantum physicist
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Fock (1898-1974), Soviet quantum physicist. Fock made fundamental advances in quantum theory, generalising the Klein-Gordon equation

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"Unveiling the Evolution of Hearing Aid: From Fire Marshall Trumpet to Ear and Hearing Device" Step back in time to witness the fascinating journey of hearing aids, as we explore a collection of captivating images. In 1939, inventor Thomas Dooley introduced the world to the Fire Marshall Trumpet - an early prototype that aimed to amplify sound for those with hearing impairments. This groundbreaking creation paved the way for future advancements in auditory technology. Traveling through history, we stumble upon itinerant musicians playing their melodious tunes in a poor part of town. With makeshift notes written on paper, they ingeniously adapted their instruments to assist those struggling with hearing loss. Delving further into the past, we encounter "Another Year by the Old Clock, " a poignant illustration from Harpers Bazar in 1870. This evocative image reminds us of how precious sound is and how vital it is for everyone to experience life's symphony. Turning our attention towards August 18th, 1808, we uncover Fig 1 from The Secret History of Crim Con. This intriguing depiction hints at early attempts made by society to address hearing difficulties through innovative devices. Fast forward to c1820 when William Greatbach's artwork titled "Reading the Will" captures a scene where individuals lean closer together as if straining their ears - perhaps highlighting challenges faced by those hard-of-hearing during important conversations or events. The late 18th century introduces us to a starving poet and publisher depicted by artist Thomas Rowlandson. In this poignant portrayal, one can't help but wonder if his artistic genius was hindered due to an undiagnosed hearing impairment. Lambert Lombard's self-portrait from c1550-1566 reveals yet another facet of historical struggles related to auditory limitations. Could this renowned artist have been silently battling against diminished hearing while creating masterpieces.