Handkerchief Drill (1949)

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One of a series of four humorous advertisements made by Richard Massingham informing people how to prevent the spread of germs. Made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b1676962~S3

Complete Record: One of a series of four humorous advertisements made by Richard Massingham informing people how to prevent the spread of germs. Made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b1676962~S3

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my husband is very selfish he won't even use his handkerchief he just coughs and sneezes over everybody what am I to do reason with him try a little persuasion be kind to him if that doesn't work throw a bucket of cold water over him I showed him a handkerchief the other day first he dusted the piano with it then he polished his shoes then he tied up the peirs in the gar what am I to do take a large Pepper Pot sprinkle him freely with it then hold the handkerchief close to his face he'll learn when my husband has a cold he will put his germy handkerchief in with the family wash instead of letting me boil them first what am I to do he's obviously dangerous get him locked [Applause] up

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