About this image...

Image Title: Germ Proof, 1909

Creator: Glackens, L. M. (Louis M.), 1866-1933, artist

Date: 1909 December 8.

Summary: Illustration shows a rotund man labeled "Trust Official" inoculating himself labeled "Personal Immunity" with "Fine Vaccine" which is "Specially Prepared by Senate & House, Washington D.C." Above his head is a dark (dust?) cloud filled with prison-suited bacteria, some with manacle-like features.

Subjects: Bacteria--1900-1910
Corruption--1900-1910
Hygiene--1900-1910
Industrial trusts--1900-1910
Political patronage--1900-1910
Preventive medicine--1900-1910
Special interests--1900-1910
United States.--Congress
Vaccinations--1900-1910

Original Media: Photomechanical print

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