Ear trumpet, possibly used during a period of mourning, Euro

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Ear trumpet, possibly used during a period of mourning, Euro. This ear trumpet has an ornate black lace collar and bow detail, suggesting it was used during the mourning period immediately after a death. Ear trumpets amplified sound to help partially deaf people hear more clearly. Mourning clothes. Contributors: Science Museum, London. Work ID: mrq824y5.

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