A man coughing or sneezing in a canteen queue, to the disapproval of those around him. Lithograph after H.M. Bateman, 1942.

  • Bateman, H. M. (Henry Mayo), 1887-1970.
Date:
[between 1940 and 1949?]
Reference:
38543i
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About this work

Description

The depiction of the canteen is represented as a watercolour on paper with irregular edges, pinned to a handkerchief

Publication/Creation

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

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 75.8 x 49.9 cm

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Lettering

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 Notice behind counter gives canteen tariff in pennies: Jam roll 2; Rice pudding 2; Prunes 2; Custard 1/2 Bears number (after printer's address) : 51-2777 Bears device of the Ministry of Health, the Central Council for Health Education

Notes

For a window-strip version see this catalogue no. 24401

Reference

Wellcome Collection 38543i

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