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Lot #479
World War II Poster: 'Doctors Are Scarce, Learn First Aid' (1943)

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Original World War II-era color 22 x 28 poster featuring bold red, white, and black artwork, reading: "Doctors are Scarce, One our of three has gone to war, Be Prepared for minor injury, for minor illness. Learn First Aid & Home Nursing." Published in 1943 by the U.S. Office of War Information (OWI Poster No. 27). In fine condition, with standard intersecting folds and a couple small edge chips and tears.




The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.

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