A black woman preparing to go out by brushing her hair, applying lipstick, attaching an earring and putting a condom in her bag with a message about the benefits of using a condom to prevent AIDS; advertisement by HERO, Health Education Resource Organisation, Baltimore. Lithograph by HEROglyphics, 1990.

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1990
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667929i
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A black woman preparing to go out by brushing her hair, applying lipstick, attaching an earring and putting a condom in her bag with a message about the benefits of using a condom to prevent AIDS; advertisement by HERO, Health Education Resource Organisation, Baltimore. Lithograph by HEROglyphics, 1990. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Baltimore (101, West Read Street, Suite 825, Baltimore, Maryland 21201) : HERO, 1990 ([U.S.A.] : HEROglyphics Ltd.)

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1 print : lithograph ; sheet 43.1 x 27.9 cm

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There are a lot of things worth protecting. One of them is your life. Using a condom during sex can prevent a number of health problem, such as unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and infection with HIV - the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is spread during sex through semen (cum), blood, and vaginal fluids. Always protect yourself. Use condoms every time! HERO. We want you to know more. Distributed by: HERO, 101, West Read Street, Suite 825, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. © 1990, HEROglyphics, Inc. Bears logo: HERO [Health Education Resource Organization]

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Health Education Resource Organisation HEROglyphics, Ltd. © 1990, HEROglyphics, Ltd. 1990 Distributed by: HERO, 101, West Read Street, Suite 825, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 28/08/2008 USA UkLW Transcription from the item

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Wellcome Collection 667929i

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