World War II: two female malaria mosquitoes chatting over tea: one recommends the other to try a bite of the Allied troops. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.

  • Hopper, Stacey, 1909-1996.
Date:
[1944]
Reference:
584189i
Part of:
A.M.D. poster
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Publication/Creation

[London] : Printed for H.M. Stationery Office, [1944] (London (E.C.4) : Multi Machine Plates Ltd.)

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 37.5 x 25.1 cm.

Lettering

".... But my dear! you must try the troops." Mosquitoes mean malaria! Hopper Bears publisher's or printer's reference number: 51-3439

Reference

Wellcome Collection 584189i

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