Vintage Elastoplast First Aid Tin – Smith & Nephew, Hull

Vintage Elastoplast First Aid Tin – Smith & Nephew, Hull – Mid-Century Medical Advertising Collectable

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A wonderfully nostalgic piece of British medical history, this original Elastoplast First Aid Dressings tin was produced by Smith & Nephew Ltd of Hull, one of the UK’s most respected medical manufacturers.

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With its striking red and cream graphic design and bold typography, this compact tin perfectly captures the clean, confident style of mid-20th-century healthcare branding. Once used to hold medicated dressings made with zinc oxide and antiseptic compounds, it now makes a charming display piece for collectors of vintage advertising, pharmacy memorabilia, or retro kitchenalia.

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Small but full of character, it’s ideal for:

A vintage bathroom or apothecary display

Storage for plasters, sewing items, or small treasures

A prop for photography or styling

Collectors of medical or Smith & Nephew memorabilia

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Details

Maker: Smith & Nephew Ltd, Hull, England

Product: Elastoplast First Aid Dressings

Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1960s)

Material: Printed metal tin with slip lid

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Size: 10cm x 7cm x 2cm

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Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, scuffs to edges, and light marks to the base consistent with use. Graphics remain bright and clear. (Please see photos.)

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Empty and sold as a collectable display item only.