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FM Phonic Ear, Phonic Ear, Inc

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All rights reserved

This media item is licensed under "All rights reserved". You cannot share (i.e. copy, distribute, transmit) or rework (i.e. alter, transform, build upon) this item, or use it for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright owner. However, an exception can be made if your intended use meets the "fair dealing" criteria. Uses that meet this criteria include research or study; criticism or review; parody or satire; reporting news; enabling a person with a disability to access material; or professional advice by a lawyer, patent attorney, or trademark attorney.

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Historical information

The Phonic Ear hearing aids were actually auditory trainers for children in school. This aid was also an FM receiver so the child could clearly hear the teacher's voice.

Physical description

Cream plastic hearing aid, rectangular with hearing aid cable (no hearing aid) and small microphone attached. Used as an auditory training device for deaf children.

Inscriptions & markings

"PHONIC EAR" on the front at the bottom left hand. "FM PHONIC EAR/TYPE HC441 T/TYPE GODKENDT//TYPE APPROVED" on back silver label

Identifier

00140

Place made

Mill Valley, California, USA

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/56663ed82162f101d0bdc55e

Accessed 25 November 2024

This record was last updated 7 years ago

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