Syphilis Is Now Curable - Historic WPA Public Health Poster (1930s) #281719 (License: Personal Use)

This vintage public health poster, produced by the Federal Art Project under the WPA during the 1930s, employs stylized Art Deco graphics-including a long-necked dinosaur emerging from marshland-to symbolize antiquated fears being overcome by modern medicine. The slogan “As Old As Creation / Syphilis Is Now Curable” conveys urgency and reassurance, urging citizens to seek treatment. Designed by artist J.D., it was distributed by the Town of Hempstead’s health office under Dr. W.H. Buncie.

Used in clinics, community centers, and public spaces during the New Deal era to destigmatize syphilis and promote early diagnosis/treatment; aligns with user intent for historical public health campaigns, medical education, or vintage graphic design research.