This anti-cholera poster has pictures and writing in three languages: English, Chinese, and French. The pictures contrast “safe” versus “dangerous” sanitation practices. The poster is printed with orange ink on cream-colored paper.
English Translation
Four corners: Prevent cholera
Top and bottom: Dangerous
Left and right: Safe
Middle: It’s easier to prevent than to cure! Fight against cholera!
Bottom seal: Shanghai Municipal Council Public Health Department
Simplified Transcription
四角字母从左至右:预防霍乱
上下两边正中:危险
左右两边正中:安全
中间: 得病治疗不如无病预防快来扑灭霍乱
下方印章:上海市卫生局