Maico Model V "Transist-Ear" Transistor (Body/Barrette) Hearing Aid
The Maico Model V Body or Barrette-style hearing aid was manufactured by Maico Electronics, Inc. of
Minneapolis, MN in 1955. The name "Maico" was derived from the
initials of the Medical Acoustic Instrument Company.
The Model V was a 4-transistor hearing aid. The front of the case was
stainless steel, and the back was black plastic. It measured 2⅜" x 1⅜"
x ⅝" thick.
The volume control is in the top left corner, while the microphone
opening is in the design lines (lower center).
The top picture shows the Maico V in the body aid configuration.
Notice the pocket clip on the aid and the long earpiece cord.
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Front view of a Maico Model V in the barrette configuration. Notice
the absence of the pocket clip. (the barrette clip is on the back—see
picture below) and the short 5¾" long cord as in this configuration the
hearing aid was worn in the hair close to the ear. Also notice the two
different designs available on the Model V (top picture and this one).
Presumably the women liked the top design as a more fashionable barrette
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The rear view of the Maico Model V showing the barrette clip for
holding this hearing aid in a woman's hair.
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Top view of the Maico Model V showing the volume control (top left) and
on-off switch (top right). The metal clip and screw (top center) hold
on either a barrette clip or a pocket clip.
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Rear view of the Maico Model V showing the battery compartment (top
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Rear view of the Maico Model V showing the 1½ volt Number 625 "button"
battery in place (top right).
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