Photograph of a man sneezing and lettering urging the use of the handkerchief to prevent the spread of coughs and colds. Colour lithograph.

[London] : Printed for H.M. Stationery Office : Ministry of Health : Central Council for Health Education, [between 1900 and 1999] (London : Chromoworks Ltd.)

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 76 x 50.1 cm

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Time lost through colds and 'flu each year is the equivalent in production of 3,500 tanks, 1,000 bombers, 1,000,000 rifles. Trap the germs in your handkerchief. Help to keep the nation fighting fit. Bears number (after printer's name) : 51-2823 Bears device of the Ministry of Health, the Central Council for Health Education

Wellcome Collection 24438i