Vintage Band Aid Mercurochrome Tin Johnson & Johnson 36 Assorted Adhesive Bandages Metal Box

This vintage Band Aid Mercurochrome tin is a small Johnson & Johnson metal bandage box with bold red lettering and worn cream colored graphics.

Made to hold 36 assorted adhesive bandages, it now works well as a display piece, small storage box, or addition to a vintage medical advertising collection.

Details

• Item: Hinged adhesive bandage tin
• Era: Likely late 1940s to 1950s
• Materials: Printed metal
• Color: Aged cream yellow with red and black lettering
• Maker/Mark: Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois
• Country: Made in U.S.A.
• Style: Mid century medical and pharmacy advertising
• Special Features: Hinged lid, Band Aid trademark graphics, Mercurochrome Pad labeling, and printed directions on the back
• Original Capacity: 36 assorted adhesive bandages
• Contents: No original contents 
• Size: Approximately 3 1/2 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch deep

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• The hinged lid opens easily and snaps closed securely.
• The Band Aid and Johnson & Johnson lettering remains clear and easy to read.
• The tin keeps its original shape and displays well from the front, back, or top.

Issues / Wear

• The cream finish has scattered staining, discoloration, scratches, and rubbed areas.
• Small areas of surface rust and darkened wear are visible around the edges, lid, hinge, and lower corners.
• The lid shows circular marks, finish loss, and scratches from previous use.
• This listing is for the vintage container. Original bandages or medical contents are not confirmed.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Small advertising tins like this were made to keep first aid supplies together before disposable cardboard packaging became standard.

It suits a collector of pharmacy advertising, vintage medicine packaging, household tins, or mid century Americana.

The Mercurochrome wording and detailed directions on the back give this example more visual interest than a plain bandage container.

It has real household wear, but the old lettering still does its job from across the room.

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