Colds Come When Resistance is Low
Artist
Designer Unknown
Publisher
National Safety Council
United States, founded 1913
Datec. 1940
Dimensions12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsPoster
Credit LinePoster House Permanent Collection
Object numberPH.6128
DescriptionAs part of its wartime campaign, the National Safety Council not only addressed workplace safety but also health issues like colds, which could similarly undermine the productivity of a worker, represented here by the sneezing man in overalls. The commonplace injunction is presented in an eye-catching red box and the implication is, as ever, that a robust workforce will ensure victory.On View
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