Original 1950's French Industrial Safety Poster

Original 1950s French industrial safety poster, issued by the Institut National de Sécurité, Paris and marked HAVAS and N°017.

Striking period artwork depicting the danger of long, unprotected hair becoming caught in industrial machinery, with the dramatic “ACCIDENT!” warning.

A superb example of mid-century French industrial graphic design with strong red, black and grey colouring.

Measures approximately 27 × 21 cm.

In very good original vintage condition, with only light age and handling wear. Please see photographs for full condition.

An unusual and highly decorative original piece, ideal for framing and particularly appealing to collectors of French vintage advertising, industrial memorabilia, factory safety posters and mid-century graphic design.