Ear Trumpet 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)

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

The Head Ache, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2491883 The Head Ache, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub
2958357 Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub. 1815 (colour engraving) by French School

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves
BAL42838 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves, 1835 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: E.H.L)

John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving)
DEC84564 John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30x23 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

Jane Whyte Balfour, aunt of Robert Louis Stevenson, photographed reading
KDC400295 Jane Whyte Balfour, aunt of Robert Louis Stevenson, photographed reading and holding an ear trumpet (photo) by British Photographer

Punch cartoon: conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman (engraving)
6034896 Punch cartoon: conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
2493831 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub by H

A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves - or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of
2562195 A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves - or Listeners Seldom Hear Good of Themselves, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
3051736 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

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

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

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle... 1797
Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No. 1, pub by H. Humphrey November 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

The Head Ache, 1835
The Head Ache, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

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

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

Post mortem instruments, 19th century C017 / 0745
Cased set of nineteenth century post mortem instruments including a French ear trumpet (circa 1900) and a breast pump (circa 1860)

Royal Academy Arts August 2 1773 Mezzotint 19 7 / 8 x 28 1 / 8
Artokoloro

The Asylum for the Deaf
BAL25982 The Asylum for the Deaf by Collet, John (c.1725-80); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Speed of sound experiment, 1826
Speed of sound experiment. 19th-century artwork of an experiment that took place in 1826 to measure the speed of sound in water

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

Medical consultation, satirical artwork
Medical consultation. Satirical artwork of a group of doctors carrying out a medical consultation. This artwork, by the French painter Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845), dates from circa 1830

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"Unveiling the Fascinating World of Ear Trumpets: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to explore the intriguing history of ear trumpets, starting with the Fire Marshall Trumpet from 1939. Created by Thomas Dooley, this innovative device aimed to assist firefighters in communicating amidst roaring flames. Delve even further into the past and discover "The Head Ache, " a hand-colored engraving published in 1835. This artwork humorously portrays the discomfort caused by excessive noise and highlights early attempts at finding relief through ear trumpets. Witness a satirical depiction of Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance at the Congress of Vienna, showcasing how these ingenious contraptions were not only practical but also fashionable accessories during important gatherings. Intriguingly titled "A Curious Junto of Slandering Elves or Listeners Seldom Hear Good Of Themselves, " an engraving captures a scene where eavesdroppers use ear trumpets to gather gossip, reminding us that listening can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. Experience John Bull's comical encounter at the Italian Opera in 1811 through an enchanting engraving. Amidst grand performances and whispers exchanged via ear trumpets, this piece showcases their significance as social tools during public events. Meet Jane Whyte Balfour, aunt of renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson, photographed engrossed in reading while using an ear trumpet. Witness how these devices enabled individuals with hearing impairments to engage fully with literature and knowledge. Chuckling at a Punch cartoon featuring a conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman reminds us that humor often arises from miscommunication – here depicted hilariously through misunderstandings caused by faulty hearing aids. Discover "Titianus Redivivus or The Seven Wise Men Consulting The New Venetian Oracle, " another captivating artwork highlighting how influential figures sought wisdom while utilizing these remarkable instruments.