Hygiene in Czechoslovakia

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Artist/Maker	Unknown
Place of origin	Czech Republic (made)

This Czechoslovakian poster dates from the 1930s and was part of a series entitled 'Hygiene in Czechoslovakia'. It advocates protection agains tuberculosis through cleanliness, healthy food, fresh air and sun, and enough sleep. The imagery reflects the crisp, didactic messages.

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Categories	Prints Propaganda Images Online Posters
Object type	Poster
Title	Hygiene in Czechoslovakia (series title)
Materials and techniques	screenprint Printing Ink Paper Screen Printing Printing
Brief description	Poster from Czechoslovakia in aid of protection against tuberculosis, 1930
Physical description	Poster
Dimensions	Height: 42cm Width: 29.8cm
Marks and inscriptions	Ochana pred tuberkulosou. Zdravá strava. Vydatný spánek. Vzduch a slunce. Cistota predevším. Translation Protection against tuberculosis. Healthy food. Plenty of sleep. Air and sun. Cleanliness above all.
Credit line	Given by Michael Voggenauer, in memory of his father Josef Voggenauer
Historical context	This poster is part of a series entitled 'Hygiene in Czechoslovakia'. The posters advocated protection against tuberculosis through cleanliness, healthy food, fresh air and sun, and enough sleep.
Subjects depicted	Food Milk Carrot Apple Bread
Summary	This Czechoslovakian poster dates from the 1930s and was part of a series entitled 'Hygiene in Czechoslovakia'. It advocates protection agains tuberculosis through cleanliness, healthy food, fresh air and sun, and enough sleep. The imagery reflects the crisp, didactic messages.
Associated objects	E.22-1999 (Set) E.24-1999 (Set)
Collection	Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number	E.23-1999

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Record created	March 1, 2000
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O25678/hygiene-in-czechoslovakia-poster-unknown/

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