Even Snafu knows ... V.D. can be prevented!

Even Snafu knows ... V.D. can be prevented!

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Jaffrey, New Hampshire : D.D. Bean & Sons, Co., [between 1943 and 1950?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- prevention & control
Snafu, Private (Cartoon character)
Genre(s):
Advertisement
Abstract:
Advertisement for venereal disease prevention on a matchbook cover. Matchcover features a color illustration of the cartoon character Private Snafu running to the right with his right hand stretched forward. There is a round, dark lightbulb (the red-light district?) above his head attached to the wall. Only green and white colors used for the image and text. The striker is on the right.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 trade card : 4 x 11 cm
Technique:
chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101750303 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1370212706
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101750303