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M*A*S*H screen-used small first aid dressing

Item

Title
M*A*S*H screen-used small first aid dressing
Rights
Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC. Fair Use.
Creator
The American White Cross Laboratories, Inc.
Date
1942
Description
An authentic medical dressing from the 1940s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H. The packaging is printed with "Small First-Aid Dressing U.S. Army-Carlisle Model", as well as opening and usage instructions, and the manufacturer's information.
Format
Small dressing enclosed in packaging. 2 1/8 in x 4 in x 1 3/16 in.
Language
English
Publisher
National Museum of American History.
Contributor
Max Truelsen
Identifier
National Museum of American History. 1985.0252.463.
Subject
M*A*S*H; prop; medical item; medical dressing; 1940s; authentic
Source
JPG file. National Museum of American History. 11/3/2025. https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-6452-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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