USA: Lurid poster warning against Venereal Disease, c. 1940. Poster featuring a stereotyped prostitute with heavy make up and cigarette who may be 'a bag of trouble' because she may have syphilis or gonorrhea. Poster aimed chiefly at the armed forces, army, navy and air force.

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Size: 3700px × 4857px
Photo credit: © Pictures From History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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