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Otology

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  • Ear trumpet, 19th century
  • Speaking or conversation tube
  • Hearing aid for constant use. Two light cornets of imitation tortoiseshell joined by metal spring forming a head-band. Introduction of this form of instrument attributed to Napoleon's surgeon D. J. Larrey (1776-1842).
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    Hearing aid for constant use. Two light cornets of imitation tortoiseshell joined by metal spring forming a head-band. Introduction of this form of instrument attributed to Napoleon's surgeon D. J. Larrey (1776-1842).

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    Ear trumpet, 19th century

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    Speaking or conversation tube

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