{"product_id":"vintage-e-moss-ltd-bandage-1950s-60s","title":"E. Moss Ltd White Open-Wove Bandage — Vintage Chemist Packaging, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage white open-wove bandage, still in its original sealed packaging, made by E. Moss Ltd — a regional British pharmacy chain that traded primarily across Middlesex, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire before eventually merging with Alliance Pharmacy and later Boots. The packaging itself is the star here: a lovely piece of mid-century British chemist graphic design, intact and full of period charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandage appears to be in original sealed condition — 4 inches wide x 6 yards long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wrapper intact with attractive period graphics. Some wear, creases, and a few marks consistent with age — nothing major.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e A remarkably well-preserved piece of everyday pharmacy ephemera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. Moss Ltd — a well-regarded independent British pharmacy chain operating across the Home Counties in the mid-20th century. Like many independent chemists of the era, Moss was eventually absorbed into the consolidating pharmacy sector, merging with Alliance Pharmacy and ultimately Boots. Own-brand pharmacy products from regional chains like Moss are increasingly sought after by collectors of pharmacy ephemera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e White open-wove bandage — a standard dressing room staple of the era, used for wound dressing and support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A charming object for collectors of pharmacy and medical ephemera, packaging design enthusiasts, and prop stylists seeking authentic period detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65225307980125,"sku":"0017","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/Photoroom_20260711_122353.jpg?v=1783769170","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/en-eu\/products\/vintage-e-moss-ltd-bandage-1950s-60s","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}