{"product_id":"vintage-band-aid-mercurochrome-tin-johnson-johnson","title":"Vintage Band Aid Mercurochrome Tin Johnson \u0026 Johnson 36 Assorted Adhesive Bandages Metal Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Band Aid Mercurochrome tin is a small Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson metal bandage box with bold red lettering and worn cream colored graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged adhesive bandage tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely late 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged cream yellow with red and black lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century medical and pharmacy advertising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged lid, Band Aid trademark graphics, Mercurochrome Pad labeling, and printed directions on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 assorted adhesive bandages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e No original contents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 1\/2 inches tall by 2 1\/2 inches wide by 1 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hinged lid opens easily and snaps closed securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Band Aid and Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson lettering remains clear and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tin keeps its original shape and displays well from the front, back, or top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cream finish has scattered staining, discoloration, scratches, and rubbed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of surface rust and darkened wear are visible around the edges, lid, hinge, and lower corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lid shows circular marks, finish loss, and scratches from previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for the vintage container. Original bandages or medical contents are not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall advertising tins like this were made to keep first aid supplies together before disposable cardboard packaging became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia\"\u003eIt suits a collector of pharmacy advertising, vintage medicine packaging, household tins, or mid century Americana.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercurochrome wording and detailed directions on the back give this example more visual interest than a plain bandage container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has real household wear, but the old lettering still does its job from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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