A nurse protecting a baby from tuberculosis with stamps sold in aid of a campaign against tuberculosis. Colour lithograph.

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<p>In her left arm the nurse holds the baby while in her right hand she holds a handbill-size version of the stamp which this poster advertises. The stamp shows the baby blowing a kiss at the sun, referring to the sun as a source of protection against tuberculosis. In the background, on the right is a dark and unhealthy environment of slum dwellings, while on the left is a country scene with fresh air and sunshine</p>

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A nurse protecting a baby from tuberculosis with stamps sold in aid of a campaign against tuberculosis. Colour lithograph.

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