Description

This is a hearing aid from the 1930's.

The black box has a leather strap at the top. On the front there are the words 'Siemens & Halske A-G Berlin', there are four red dots and a white one in the centre at the bottom on the front. At the bottom two wires are plugged in. On the side there is an on to off switch. On the other side there is a soft to loud switch. On the back there are two squares with holes in. On the back one screw is missing at the top left. The two wires- one leads to an ear peice which is a black plastic in the centre, and grey metal on the outside. The other wire leads to a small heavy black square with two short prongs on the end. There is a black circle on top, on the back there is 'Siemens & Halske Berlin'.

This item is important in showing the evolution of hearing aid technology. Collecting items like this helps to diversify the collections at the Black Country Living Museum by recording and valuing disability history.

- Claudia Davies, Curating for Change Fellow at Black Country Living Museum