Vintage Boots “Home First Aid Case” – Wooden First Aid Box with Original Contents (c.1930s–1950s)
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Bring a piece of British domestic history into your collection with this vintage Boots “Home First Aid Case”, produced by Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd., Nottingham between the 1930s and 1950s.
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Crafted from wood with brass clasps and decorated in gilt lettering, the lid proudly reads “The Home First Aid Case” with the iconic red and gold Boots logo. Inside, the box features printed yellow instruction panels offering household medical guidance for common emergencies such as fits, fractures, burns, scalds, cuts, and fainting—a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century health care practices.
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This example retains some of its original contents, including a bandage roll and boracic lint packet, as well as the removable “First Aid in the Home” leaflet, giving period advice on animal bites, bruises, earache, toothache, frostbite, and more.
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Dimensions
Approx. 15cm x 19cm x 8cm
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Key Features
Genuine Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd. wooden first aid box
Original gilt lettering and classic red Boots logo
Internal printed instructions for home medical treatment
Includes some original vintage medical supplies
Complete with removable first aid information leaflet
A highly collectible piece of Boots advertising, pharmacy, and medical memorabilia
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Collectibility & Display
These wooden Boots first aid kits were marketed to British households as an essential item for everyday emergencies. Today, they make a wonderful display piece for collectors of vintage medical equipment, advertising, or domestic history. The survival of original contents and paperwork enhances both authenticity and desirability.
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Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear to the box and fittings, consistent with use and storage. Some original contents remain (see photos). Please note this is a collectible historical item only and not suitable for medical use.
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A rare opportunity to own an authentic 1930s–1950s Boots “Home First Aid Case” – both practical in its time and now a striking collectible.