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Deafness In Disguise
http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/did/index.htm
Deafness in Disguise: Concealed Hearing Devices of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Clumsy and bulky devices such as ear trumpets and long speaking tubes evolved into devices that could be incorporated into everyday items or worn on the person. Public reaction or perceived reaction of others to wearing a noticeable hearing device likely influenced this trend. Very informational website with lots of photographs.
medicalantiques.com
http://www.medicalantiques.com
This site is the web's best resource for information on antique medical, surgical, and bloodletting antiques. There are many articles on collecting these items and the webmaster pays the highest prices for cased surgical sets and bloodletting antiques. Check it out!!
