Identifier
2011-11-0014
Title
Shell dressing
Type
Military Equipment Medical kits / medical supplies
Description
shell dressing in water proof cover with safety pin attached in waxed paper all held in a khaki envelope stitched closed with instructions printed on front . Text reads : ' WAR OFFICE - ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ' / SHELL DRESSING / To Open - Outer cover - pull lapes apart . Inner waterproof cover - tear apart at the corner indicated by arrow . / DIRECTIONS FOR USE . - Take the folded ends of bandage in each hand . and . keeping bandage taut , apply surface of pad to wound and fix bandage with safety pin . / In the case of head wounds , when respirators have to be worn . care should be taken to adjust the pad so that it does not interfere with the fit of the face piece . / DO NOT HANDLE WOUND OR PAD . / ROBINSON & SONS . Ltd . CHESTERFIELD . November 1941 '
Creator
Robinson & Sons Ltd.
Coverage
Chesterfield , England 01/11/1941
Medium
cotton , waxed paper , steel
Format
155x90x50 mm
Provenance
Australia
Date
Second World War, 1939-1945
Audience
Case 25
Source
Date Created
Thursday, 9 February 2012