Sneezing Collection

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, Wanted for Sneezing.. Date: circa 1940

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster issued by the Ministry of Health during the Second World War and featuring a woman sneezing without catching the germs in a handkerchief

Rabbit. baby lion head rabbit ( 6 wks old ) sneezing
JD-19061 Rabbit - baby lion head rabbit (6 wks old) sneezing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Lilliputians / Sneezing
A couple of inquisitive Lilliputians climb inside Gullivers snuff box & sneeze & sneeze

Infections spread by sneezing, artwork C013 / 5949
Infections spread by sneezing. Computer artwork showing virus particles (virions, blue) and bacteria (rod-shaped) in the spray produced by someone when they sneeze

Paris enrhumé, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Paris enrhume, 19th century. Parisians with winter colds

Only Fools and Horses cast member Sue Holderness who plays Marlene in the situation comedy, pictured during filming of the series. 26th November 1991

Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho)
1091554 Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver sneezes and causes a catastrophe)

Postcard design - A Colds a horrid thing to get. Little girl blowing her nose with a handkerchief. Date: circa 1937

Advert for Milton against influenza 1918
Advertisement for Milton sterilising fluid, recommended for preventing and relieving influenza at a time when Spanish flu was rapidly spreading across the world. 1918

A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!) (colour litho)
3099084 A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!) (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vos Souhaits! (Bless You!)

Poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at
Ministry of Health poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at -- coughs and sneezes spread diseases -- use your handkerchief to trap the germs and prevent droplet infection. circa 1950s

Frolicking Putti (oil on canvas)
827480 Frolicking Putti (oil on canvas) by Eybl, Franz (1806-80); 95.8x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frolicking Putti. Franz Lefler (1831-1898). Oil on canvas

Eiger, Monck and Jungfrau (colour litho)
3096370 Eiger, Monck and Jungfrau (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eiger, Monck and Jungfrau. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A sneezing baby Orangutan at Twycross Zoo beside a bottle of Bollinger Champagne. 28th December 1974

Man holding his handkerchief while sneezing. October 1952 C4925-001

Animals Humour. Chimpanzees tea party is cancelled as the monkeys all hance colds. Our picture shows chimps blowing their noses. July 1953 D3495

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, WW2
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief. Help to keep the nation fighting fit. Date: 1940s

Edison kinetoscopic record of a sneeze

Woman holding handkerchief about to sneeze, (B&W), close-up

Comic Carte de Visite portraits - Persons we all Know. late 19th century

George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo sneezing. Date: 1924

Advert for kruschen saits - a-tish-oo! 1918
Don t be a afraid to sneeze ! Every grown-up, man and woman alike, should know the value of the Kruschen Habit as a safe, sure simple remedy against all inflammations of which the pus-germ-pace

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier coughing on another soldiers food. It reads, Cover Coughs Cover Sneezes, Never give a germ a break!

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases (colour litho)
XCF272233 Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: trap the germs in your hankerchief; help to keep the nation fighting fit; ); English

Illustration for The Nose by Nikolai Gogol (1809-52) 1904 (w / c, gouache
BAL265702 Illustration for The Nose by Nikolai Gogol (1809-52) 1904 (w/c, gouache, white colour & ink on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 32x34.1 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Studio portrait of mid adult woman sneezing

Young woman wiping nose with handkerchief, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman wiping nose with handkerchief, (B&W), (Portrait)

Man sneezing, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Man sneezing in studio, (B&W)

Woman holding tissue, sneezing (B&W)

Woman sneezing, studio shot

Studio shot of man sneezing

The Sneezing Man - Alphonse Levy illustration of Jewish Life
Postcard illustration by Alphonse Levy, a painter of Jewish life, depicting The Sneezing Man (possibly making a noise at an inappropriate moment?)

Young woman sneezing F008 / 2835
MODEL RELEASED. Young woman sneezing

Young woman sneezing F008 / 2834
MODEL RELEASED. Young woman sneezing

Teenage girl sneezing F008 / 2847
MODEL RELEASED. Teenage girl sneezing

Young woman sneezing F008 / 2832
MODEL RELEASED. Young woman sneezing

Teenage girl sneezing F008 / 2852
MODEL RELEASED. Teenage girl sneezing

Health warning poster (1941-1945) C016 / 7430
Health warning poster (1941-1945) issued by the US governments Office of War Information during the Second World War

Woman sitting in meadow sneezing
Hay fever. Woman sneezing as a result of rhinitis. This is an irritant inflammation of the lining of the upper nasal tract, in this case caused by grass or flower pollen from the surrounding meadow

Dust mite allergy, conceptual artwork. Dust mites (Dermatophagoides sp.) are tiny arachnids that live in the home, feeding on shed skin cells

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"Sneezing: A Powerful Reminder of the Importance of Hygiene" Coughs and sneezes spread diseases, a timeless message that resonates even in our modern times. Just like the adorable baby lion head rabbit, who at only 6 weeks old couldn't help but let out a tiny sneeze. It serves as a gentle reminder that no one is immune to the consequences of neglecting proper hygiene. The iconic "Coughs & Sneezes" poster from yesteryears continues to remind us about the potential dangers lurking behind an innocent sneeze. Infections can easily be spread through these seemingly harmless actions, as depicted in artwork C013/5949. During World War II, this message was amplified with posters like "Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases. " The war effort extended beyond battlefields; it encompassed every aspect of life, including personal health and hygiene. Even popular culture has addressed this issue. Sue Holderness, known for her role as Marlene in Only Fools and Horses, reminds us how contagious illnesses can disrupt our lives if we don't take precautions seriously. In Jonathan Swift's classic tale Gulliver's Travels, Gulliver's uncontrollable sneeze causes catastrophic events among Lilliputians. This fictional scenario emphasizes the potential havoc that a simple act like they are wreak on those around us. Postcards designed with messages such as "A Cold's a horrid thing to get" serve as reminders of how unpleasant catching an illness can be. They encourage individuals to take preventive measures against common colds and other respiratory infections. Looking back at history during the influenza pandemic of 1918, adverts for Milton showcased its effectiveness against influenza viruses. This highlights society's continuous efforts to combat infectious diseases throughout time. Finally, there is something heartwarming about hearing someone say "Bless You. " after you sneeze.