Box of Elastoplast dressing used by Patricia Thomson, c.1950s-1960s

Object Type
Medical supplies/First aid
Date Used
1950s-1960s
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Red cardboard box containing a strip of Elastoplast dressing. Front of box reads 'Elastoplast/DRESSING STRIP/ELASTIC ADHESIVE/2 1/2 in x 1 yd/ Ventilated to let wounds breathe'. Front of box is also printed with an Australian Made logo and carries a price sticker from 'KEITH KIDD/CHEMIST/PERTH'. Four middle sides of box give a summary of its contents. Reverse of box carries directions for use. Elastoplast strip in box still has its sterile backing.
Museum
Melbourne Cricket Club Museum
Measurements
1 - Box: H: 26 W: 125 D: 90mm (H: 1 W: 4 15/16 D: 3 9/16")
2 - Elastoplast strip: H: 64 W: 390 D: 3mm (H: 2 1/2 W: 15 3/8 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Cardboard
Associated Person
Date Used
1950s-1960s
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16713.23
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Cricket Australia

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