A woman holding a needle (a "sharp") and syringe, with diagrams for safe disposal of used needles; representing services of Mainliners for people at risk of AIDS. Colour lithograph by Photo Co-op, Glover/Hughes and Big Active Ltd. for Mainliners, 1990/1995.

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[between 1990 and 1995]
Reference:
666698i
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A woman holding a needle (a "sharp") and syringe, with diagrams for safe disposal of used needles; representing services of Mainliners for people at risk of AIDS. Colour lithograph by Photo Co-op, Glover/Hughes and Big Active Ltd. for Mainliners, 1990/1995. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Publication/Creation

[London, Southwark] : Mainliners, [between 1990 and 1995]

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in black and white with blue and yellow ; sheet 60.4 x 41.9 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Sharp. Used needles are dangerous, so make them safe ... Dial 100 and ask for Freephone Drug Problem. Poster commissioned by Mainliners (071 274 4000). Mainliners is supported by the London Borough of Lambeth and Southwark. Produced by Photo Co-op, Glover/Hughes. Design by Big Active Ltd.

Notes

.1 and .2 are duplicates.

Creator/production credits

Mainliners was set up in 1988 as a charity to provide a service to drug users suffering from HIV and Hepatitis C. Its history is summarised on its website: www.mainliners.org.uk (accessed 15 July 2008)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 666698i

Copyright note

Mainliners Photo Co-op, Glover/Hughes Big Active Ltd. 19-- Mainliners UK 15/07/2008 UkLW Transcription from the item

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