VD Delayed Chained

This is one of a series of posters created at the end of the Second World War warning our returning American soldiers that if they contracted a venereal disease ( now known as S.T.D.) they would not be allowed back into the U.S. Please see our other listing for other posters from this series. VD Almost! is a 1946 public service announcement by Franz O. Schiffers (1902-1976). Schiffers was commissioned to create several posters warning against venereal disease aimed at the U.S serviceman overseas. Here Schiffer shows a soldier chained to the oversized letters V D preventing him from joining his troop sailing for home. The artwork is clear and direct. In the post-World War II era, the piece sent a message to prevent relations with foreigners. In today's world, these pieces are quite humorous and speak to a different time.   This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.