Juke Joint Sniper

Juke Joint Sniper

Contributor(s):
Feree
The History of Medicine Division. Prints and Photographs Collection
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Women
Public Health
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Posters
Slides (photographs)
Abstract:
Posters associating women with venereal disease frequently appealed to the viewing soldier by using illustrations of attractive or available women. In this 1942 poster by Feree, a striking blonde woman lights up a cigarette in front of a bar. Standing alone, the image does not necessarily communicate a negative message. The headline, however, makes it clear that this is a warning-this is not just any woman, she is a dangerous threat, indicated by the military-inspired epithet "Juke Joint Sniper." In this poster and many others, the "pick up girl" is labeled as the source of syphilis and gonorrhea. Reflecting the persistence of sexual taboos, however, the association is made without being overly explicit.. NOTE: Original is slightly blurry.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584655X20 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
VCBBBZ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584655X20
Archival Collection:
Visual Culture and Health Posters (Profiles in Science)