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We love finding unique vintage pieces with character, history, and nostalgic charm. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.
【Item Description】
Up for sale is a 17-piece lot of vintage NOS first aid and medical supply refill boxes, featuring classic mid-century packaging, typography, and illustrated instructions.
These are wonderful examples of vintage medical and industrial first aid packaging, with several pieces manufactured or distributed by MSA / Mine Safety Appliances Company.
Included in this lot – 17 boxes total:
- 6 × MSA 2 Inch Compress Bandages
- 5 × MSA Ammonia Inhalants
- 2 × Pac-Kit One-Half Square Yard Gauze Compress
- 1 × Johnson & Johnson Bandage, Gauze, Roller – Sterilized
- 1 × Medical Supply Company Bandage Compress
- 1 × Triangular Bandage
- 1 × Gauze Bandage
Several boxes feature excellent vintage graphics and step-by-step medical illustrations on the reverse, making this lot especially appealing for display.
【Condition Report】
NOS / New Old Stock – Vintage Display Condition
All 17 boxes appear unopened and unused.
The packaging shows typical age and storage wear, including minor edge wear, light discoloration, surface wear, and occasional small creases or marks.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition of each individual box.
IMPORTANT: These items are decades old and are being sold strictly as vintage collectibles, historical display pieces, or props. The sterility, safety, and effectiveness of the original contents are not guaranteed.
NOT FOR MEDICAL OR FIRST AID USE.
【A Personal Note】
This is a particularly interesting group because so much of the original packaging has survived together. The MSA boxes especially have a great industrial mid-century look, while the illustrated instructions on the backs make them excellent display pieces.
A nice lot for collectors of vintage medical equipment, occupational safety memorabilia, pharmacy advertising, or anyone assembling an old first aid cabinet or historical display.
【Shipping & Handling】
All 17 vintage boxes will be carefully packed to help protect the original cardboard packaging and printed surfaces during shipping.
We take extra care when packing vintage paper and collectible packaging so they arrive as safely as possible.
Thank you for visiting adVintage Picks! We truly appreciate your interest and hope this vintage medical supply collection finds a great new home.