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Shame May Be Fatal

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This public health poster was created by the New York City Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project, circa 1937. It encourages people with syphilis to seek treatement as quickly as possible: 'Shame may be fatal. If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let false shame destroy health & happiness. Consult a reputable physician.'


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Shame May Be Fatal Product Details
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Paper: Museum quality, using archival ink.
Canvas: Acid-free. Canvas is mounted.
Borders and final image size for this print:
Prints have borders. Paper and image dimensions don't always match; final printed image size is below.
• 8.5" x 11" paper with .5" border = 7.5" x 9.47" image
• 11" x 17" paper with .5" border = 10" x 12.62" image
• 13" x 19" paper with .5" border = 12" x 15.14" image
• 17" x 22" paper with 1" border = 15" x 18.93" image
• 24" x 30" paper with 1.5" border = 21" x 26.5" image
• 36" x 50" paper with 2" border = 32" x 40.38" image
• 44" x 61" paper with 2" border = 40" x 50.48" image
Metal Signs: No borders. Size reflects sheet size. Actual final sign size varies depending on image dimensions.
Frames: Custom made. Acid-free mats, UV-shielding plexiglass, archival back. 3-5 weeks for delivery. Frame sales final.
T-Shirts: Custom made 100% cotton. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping, double stitched sleeves and hem. T-shirt sales final.
Size: Inches
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