Description

Summary: first aid box, black, issued as part of air-raid precautions, containing Savlon solution, eye bath, pressure strap, 2 lint dressings, glass measuring cup, sal volatile, saline solution, 2 eye pads, box of gauze, boracic acid powder

Identification note: Used at Wellworthy Works during the Second World War, this box has ARP (Air Raid Precautions) painted on the lid. Made by Boots, it still contains some of its original contents including an eye bath, a pressure strap, lint dressings, a glass measuring cup, a bottle of Spirit of Sal Volatile, saline solution, eye pads, gauze and a packet of boracic acid powder.