1956 Ad Council PSA US Savings Bonds Clara Louise Maass Army Nurse Corps PSC3

This is an original 1956 black and white print ad for United States savings bonds that was sponsored by the Public Service Advertising Council. The ad highlighted the heroic actions of Clara Louise Maass, of the Army Nurse Corps during the Spanish-American War who volunteered to be a human subject for yellow fever vaccine trials. Sadly, she passed away as a result of the experiments on February 20, 1902.

CONDITION

This 56+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Medicine

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