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First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the sixteenth page of a book that has been torn out. Depicts a richly drawn black and white illustration of a beautiful young woman, who is gazing in a trusting manner at the viewer. The poster asks the viewer to 'Give her a Square Deal', by not becoming infected with a venereal disease. The posters produced by the Social Hygiene Division in the United States were a breakthrough in preventive medicine. Previous to the war, venereal diseases were rarely discussed, and there were limited medical resources in the United States for the treatment of those suffering from them. This was no. 5 in a series of venereal disease prevention posters. The poster was designed by Wladyslaw Teodor "W.T." Benda (1873- 1948) , the Polish born American painter, illustrator, and designer. Starting in 1905, he illustrated books, short stories, advertising copy, and magazine covers for Collier's, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Theatre Magazine and many others. During the two World Wars he designed many posters for both Poland and America. At the beginning of the twentieth century venereal disease was a prevalent concern for social health organizations. The social stigma attached to these diseases prevented most people from discussing or addressing means of treatment. In 1913, at a conference in New York, several organizations dedicated to fighting prostitution and venereal disease joined together to form the American Social Hygiene Association (ASHA). The association was established to stop the venereal disease epidemic by educating the public about sexually transmitted infections, working to break down the social stigma attached to VD, and encouraging high moral standards. ASHA's early worked focused on education and awareness efforts within the armed forces. ASHA worked with the US War Department during the First World War when VD occurrences surged among soldiers. Their efforts included educating soldiers about venereal diseases and their transmission and attempting to eliminate prostitution, which was believed to be the primary vehicle for VD transmission among the armed forces. Due to its contribution to the war effort, ASHA gained national attention and succeeded in creating public awareness of VD.
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the seventh page of a book that has been torn out. A black and white illustration depicts a group of men in a rowboat, with the central figure ( Commodor
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the eleventh page of a book that has been torn out. Depicts a soldier's boot, printed in black and white, highlighted in front of a small red square; the
A First World War United States poster which was probably originally eighth page from a book, warning against the dangers of venereal disease. Venereal disease prevention poster warning of the danger
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the thirteenth page of a book that has been torn out. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The poster outlines the various medical complication
First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the sixteenth page of a book that has been torn out. This poster quotes a poem by nineteenth century British poet, William Ernest Henley
A United States First World War veneral disease prevention poster, presumably the tenth page torn from a book. The black and white illustration depicts death looming behind a prostitute. On the left
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the third page of a book that has been torn out. A gentle black and white illustration depicts an idyllic family scene, in which the mother is preparing
A venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the fourth page torn from a book. Depicts a venerable and earnest old man, standing in front of a white picket fence, bidding his soldier son farewell.
A venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the sixth page torn from a book. Depicts a a black and white illustration of a little blonde haired girl, spooning food into her mouth from a bowl. Sh
American First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the first page of a book that has been torn out. Depicts the ubiquitous image of a pointing Uncle Sam in the top half of the pos
American First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the twelfth page of a book that has been torn out. This is a particularly graphic, yet truthful poster of its genre, with photog
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the ninth page of a book that has been torn out. Two black and white illustrations accompany the text - the one in the upper left corner is a soldier man
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the second page of a book that has been torn out. This poster uses nostalgic language and imagery in a powerful way to try to prevent soldiers from visi
A poster which was probably originally the fourteenth page from a book, warning against the dangers of venereal disease. Depicts two graves of men killed by different causes during the course of the w
First World War United States venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the fifteenth page of a book that has been torn out. Depicts two soldiers walking away from their barracks, both with diff
First World War United States venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The first letter is printed in red ink, and
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the third page of a book that has been torn out. A gentle black and white illustration depicts an idyllic family scene, in which the mother is preparing
American First World War venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the first page of a book that has been torn out. Depicts the ubiquitous image of a pointing Uncle Sam in the top half of the pos
Venereal disease prevention poster designed to be displayed in soldiers' camps. This is a text-based poster, with no images. The title is printed in red ink, and the remainder of the text is printed
Venereal disease prevention poster, presumably the seventh page of a book that has been torn out. A black and white illustration depicts a group of men in a rowboat, with the central figure ( Commodor
A First World War United States poster which was probably originally eighth page from a book, warning against the dangers of venereal disease. Venereal disease prevention poster warning of the danger