| Maker(s): | Hiller, Lejaren A. (designer); United States Army Nurse Corps (publisher)
| | Culture: | American
| | Title: | Symbol of Life
| | Date Made: | ca. 1945
| | Type: | Poster
| | Place Made: | United States
| | Measurements: | Sheet: 28 in x 20 in; 71.1 cm x 50.8 cm
| | Narrative Inscription: | INSCRIPTION: recto, upp. l. (typed): Symbol/ of Life; INSCRIPTION: recto, upp. r. (typed): The caduceus, worn by the Army nurse,/ symbolizes life for our wounded, hope/ for our homes; a future, not just a past/ for those fighting men. Ten thousand/ registered nurses are needed at once/ for a glorious service of mercy -/ gratefully received by all those who need it!; INSCRIPTION: recto, lwr. ctr. (typed): U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS; INSCRIPTION: recto, lwr. ctr. (typed): Call at your local Red Cross Chapter or write the Surgeon General, U.S. Army Washington 25. D.C.
| | Accession Number: | MH 2017.29.61
| | Credit Line: | Transfer from the Mount Holyoke College Library
| | Museum Collection: | Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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