 Bookmark; c. 1930s | I saw these three bookmarks for sale on eBay, and while I did not purchase them due to their price and high postage cost (I'm economising), I really like them so have saved them to my digital bookmarks collection to share with you here in my blog. The Health and Cleanliness Council was a voluntary organisation in the UK which produced educational materials, including bookmarks, between the 1920s and 40s, using its logo and motto ‘Where there’s dirt there’s danger’. The Council was responding to a growing realisation at the time regarding individual responsibility in public health. I love how these bookmarks caution about the care of books as well as caring about one's cleanliness and personal hygeine! For example, on the front of the red bookmark is "Do not fold the pages: Use this bookmark instead", and on the back of the bookmark is "Do not moisten your finger to turn over pages. It may spread infection." Yes, indeed to both! The bookmarks also promote some of the Council's books and cards. So, these bookmarks are carriers of lots of information! |
 Bookmark - front; c. 1930s |  Bookmark - back; c. 1930s |
 Bookmark - front; c. 1930s |  Bookmark - back; c. 1930s |
In my internet research, I discovered this poster in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London...
'Prevention is Better Than Cure'; Poster issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council, London; c. 1927.
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