| Reference Number | MIMM/2018-5-55 |
| Title | Paraffin Gauze Dressing Case |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Creator Name | Alexander Carus & Sons Limited, Surgical Dressing Manufacturer, 1891- |
| Description | This is a Paraffin Gauze Dressing Tin. It appears as a rectangular metal tin with a white, cream-colored surface and blue lettering. The label reads:
"CARUS PARAFFIN GAUZE DRESSING B.P.C. Open mesh gauze impregnated with Yellow soft paraffin B.P. STERILISED READY FOR USE. CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE N.H.S. 8 yds. x 3¾ ins. zig-zag fold throughout MADE IN ENGLAND."
Now empty, the tin was designed to store sterile paraffin gauze dressings, used for treating burns, wounds, and delicate skin injuries. The yellow soft paraffin ensured that the gauze did not adhere to the wound, allowing for pain-free dressing changes while keeping the affected area moist to promote healing. The zig-zag fold suggests that the gauze was designed for easy removal and application.
The dressing was intended for immediate medical use, meeting the requirements of the NHS and the British Pharmaceutical Codex.
The tin appears discolored and dented on one corner of the push-fit lid. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 200m x 30mm x 105mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Case |
| Term | Dressings |
| Wounds and Injuries -- therapy |