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2026.0042

Deafmetal hearing aid jewellery piece (clip-on safety ring and dangling leather strap), with separate holster and instruction leaflet.

Production date
2026
Production place
Helsinki
Production organisations
Deafmetal®
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Research has found that men are less likely to customise their hearing aids and cochlear implants, and that if they do, they may feel pressure to do so in ways that assert their masculinity. This chunky leather hearing aid jewellery by Deafmetal is specifically marketed to men.

Lucy Cameron, Hidden Histories MA Project Researcher

Part 2026.0042.1

Classification:
2011: Hearing aids, hearing aid test machines
Object Name:
accessory
Location:
In Storage
Description
Deafmetal hearing aid accessory. Clip-on stainless steel safety ring, silver chain with lobster clasp, and black leather strap.

Part 2026.0042.2

Classification:
2011: Hearing aids, hearing aid test machines
Object Name:
fastening
Location:
In Storage
Description
Holster for Deafmetal clip-on safety ring. Black silicone ring with one side tapering to a narrow tail with small hole in its end. Used to attach hearing aids and cochlear implant processors to Deafmetal jewellery.

Part 2026.0042.3

Classification:
2011: Hearing aids, hearing aid test machines
Object Name:
leaflet
Location:
In Storage
Description
Leaflet for Deafmetal jewellery. Sheet of folded A4 gloss paper printed with colour photos of Deafmetal pieces, some worn by models.
Inscription
DEAFMETAL® / Safety & Jewelry