First aid case
Boots
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, paper and paint
Measurements
52 mm (H); 195 mm (W); 138 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Nottingham
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26960.1
Summary
First aid case - Rectangular metal tin for First Aid materials. Tin is painted dark blue with a pale blue lid and dark blue lettering which reads; The / Boots / Chemists / FIRST AID CASE / BOOTS THE CHEMISTS NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND. Gold coloured inside with white label attached to the lid reading; FARMS 'A' CASE / According to the Agriculture / Safety, Health and Welfare / Provisions Act, 1956, this case should at all times contain / the following items; / 3 Standard Dressings, No. 7, B.P.C. / 2 Standard Dressings, No. 13 B.P.C./ 2 Standard Dressings, No. 14 B.P.C. / 2 Triangular Bandages, B.P.C. / 1 packet of 3 Waterproof Adhesive Wound Dressings, / 2in and 3in / 1 Sterilised Cotton Wool Pad, ½ oz. / First Aid leaflet for Farms. / Replacements may be obtained through any branch of / Boots the Chemists. There are remains of sticky tape on the base of the tin.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Boots