Many people attempt to board an already crowded bus: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

A woman accosts another at a water collecting point before a crowd of onlookers waiting to fill their buckets: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

A man at a dispensary counter raises his arms in despair before crowds of waiting people: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

A pregnant mother sits in tatters with her deprived family: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

A pregnant mother sits crying before a table surrounded by her large deprived family: importance of family planning in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

Family planning methods in Ghana. Colour lithograph by the Ministry of Health Ghana, ca. 2000.

Bottles labelled with humorous quotations comparing healthy lifestyle with excessive drinking; representing consequences of alcohol abuse. Colour lithograph by Pekárek, 1952.

Playground of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society, London. Wood engraving, c. 1840.

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