A man in a canteen queue, coughing or sneezing over food to the disapproval of those around him. Lithograph after H.M. Bateman.

  • Bateman, H. M. (Henry Mayo), 1887-1970.
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[between 1940 and 1949?]
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24401i
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A man in a canteen queue, coughing or sneezing over food to the disapproval of those around him. Lithograph after H.M. Bateman. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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[London] : Ministry of Health : Central Council for Health Education : Printed for H.M. Stationery Office, [between 1940 and 1949?] (London : Chromoworks, Ltd.)

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1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 20.3 x 66 cm

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Ministry of Health says - Coughs and sneezes spread diseases - trap the germs in your handkerchief. Help to keep the nation fighting fit. H.M. Bateman A notice on the wall behind the counter says "Jam roll 2 Rice pudding 2 Prunes 2 Custard 1/2" The canteen scene is set in a handkerchief-shaped panel on the left, the text on the right Bears number (after printer's name) : 51-2922 Bears device of the Ministry of Health, the Central Council for Health Education

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Wellcome Collection 24401i

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