University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
Accession Number
1988.10.2 a-b
Description
A round receiver piece (b) with a flexible rubber tip connects to a device (a) that contains batteries and is placed under the telephone; volume control is located by connection inlet; boxed with a one-year guarantee and accompanied by a promotional pamphlet showing the device in use.
A round receiver piece (b) with a flexible rubber tip connects to a device (a) that contains batteries and is placed under the telephone; volume control is located by connection inlet; boxed with a one-year guarantee and accompanied by a promotional pamphlet showing the device in use.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - hearing aid - Size: Length 26.0 cm x Width 14.0 cm x Depth 4.3 cm
b - receiver - Size: Diam. 8.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Sunnybrook Hospital, ENT Department.
Printed in upper left-hand corner of box: "Benaudi TELEPHONE Hearing Aid // IS A PRECISION PRODUCT // . . . // MADE IN CANADA"; in lower right-hand corner of box: "Benaudi"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-17
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
According to the audiologist from whom these devices were collected, this device is a worthwhile way to enhance telephone conversations; had lapsed from favour and is now returning.