Container - Elastoplast: First Aid Dressings, T J Smith & Nephew, 1950s
Elastoplast tin
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The first Elastoplast plaster was developed in 1896, when Smith & Nephew (founded 1856) expanded their business to Wound Dressing. This example was retailed by a Kew pharmacist
Physical description
Red enamelled tin used to retail Elastoplast dressings, sold in Kew by A Farrell [Chemist] 80 Cotham Road
Inscriptions & markings
"Elastoplast Trade Mark / First Aid Dressings / Elastic adhesive / ...