Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
plastic, metal
Measurements
19 x 70 mm; 60 mm (Length); 24 mm (Height); 37 mm (Width); 40 mm (Length); 2 mm (Diameter); 704 mm (Length)
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514826
Summary
A beige, square-shaped hearing aid with cord and earpiece attached. The item has a black dial numbered 0-5 and a metal clip with circular shaped ear speaker.
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in the former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration.
Marks and inscriptions
'OFF. MEDRESCO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY OL56'