Historical information

These vintage first aid boxes reflect early 20th-century medical practices.
The inclusion of certain brands and types of medicine may help identify their period of manufacture.
Such kits were common in factories, workshops, and homes, providing basic emergency care before modern ambulance services were widespread.

Physical description

This image shows two vintage first aid boxes, both made of metal with hinged doors. The interiors are compartmentalized to hold various medical supplies. Both boxes feature a red cross symbol on the lid, indicating their purpose as medical emergency kits.
The top box is in a dark green colour with red interior dividers. It has two hinged doors, one of which displays a printed instruction sheet with first aid guidance.
The bottom box is slightly more worn, with a faded red cross on the lid and a similar compartmentalized storage system inside.
2. Contents:
Both boxes contain a range of vintage medical supplies, which include:
Bandages and gauze rolls (some wrapped in brown paper, others loose).
Small tins and bottles labelled with first aid essentials such as antiseptic, wound powder, and iodine.
Glass jars and tubes, likely containing ointments or disinfectants.
Packets labelled "bandages" and "cotton wool", used for wound care.
A tin labelled "Lifebuoy", likely an antiseptic soap.
Yellow-labelled dusting powder tins, possibly containing antiseptic or wound treatment powders.