Kit, First Aid
Object number2014.105.1 a-i
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Datec. 1940
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal/Paper/Fabric/Plastic/Glass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionFirst aid kit comprised of black metal box, box of burn ointment, box of bandages (empty), two boxes of compresses, box of iodine brushes, box of ammonia inhalant capsules, box containing triangular sling bandage, and box containing one tourniquet and pair of forceps.Dimensionsa: H) 6.25" x W) 8.0" x D) 2.5"b: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
c: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
d: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
e: H) 2.375" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
f: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
g: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.75"
h: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 0.875"
i: H) 2.25" x W) 4.0" x D) 1.375"
Marks(a)
Gold colored label with writing: "MINE SAFETY / EFFICIENCY / PITTSBURGH . PA / SERVICE . SAFETY / APPLIANCES CO." "FIRST AID KIT".
Inside of lid features a direction and contents label: "10 UNIT . TYPE D" "4J11".
(b)
"FOILLE for BURNS".
(c)
Black label: "2 IN. COMPRESS BANDAGES" "J003H".
(d)
Stamped "4G11".
(e)
Stamped "4G11".
(f)
Paper cylinders labeled "M-S-A Visual BRUSH".
Stamped "7G11".
(g)
"[illegible] 11".
(h)
Stamped "H005H".
(i)
Stamped "9G11".
Historical NotesFirst Aid Kit made by Mine Safety Appliances Company. First Aid kits were one of the first products created by the company in 1914. The kits are still produced today.
Subjects
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1918-1988
American Safety Table Company
c. 1900
Sirchie
