Auction 91 Part 1 Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art

"Tuberculosis Can Be Prevented!" – Illustrated Poster (Designed by Joseph Chaikov?) – OZE Health Organization, Berlin, 1923

Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
"Tuberculosis can be prevented!", illustrated poster issued by the OZE Jewish health organization. Berlin and London, 1923. Yiddish. [Design: Joseph Chaikov?].
Educational poster concerning prevention of tuberculosis, with a series of pictures illustrating dangerous habits and correct conduct for preventing infection. Issued by OZE, with support from the Federation of Ukrainian Jews and the Fund for the Relief of Jewish Victims of the War in Eastern Europe.
There are several similar posters printed the same year, by the same organizations, which were designed by Joseph Chaikov (see Yivo Institute for Jewish Research, Poland (Vilna Archives) Collection, Posters, items RG 28/P/168 and RG 28/P/172).
Approx. 98X68.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Fold lines and creases. Some stains. Closed and open tears along folds and margins, affecting text and illustration, repaired (poster mounted on thin paper).
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