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Antique Framed Print : National Health Insurance Stamp - Take a bit of licking
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National Health Insurance Stamp - Take a bit of licking
This Stamp will take a bit of licking - the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act. In the early twentieth century a free National Health Service did not yet exist and the poor could not usually afford medical services. To help address this, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act. The scheme was known as the 9 pence for 4 pence scheme. Workers had to pay 4 pence into the scheme, employers 3 pence and the state paid 2 pence. Date: 1911
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.3cm x 37.1cm (9.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Take a Bit of Licking: The Introduction of the National Health Insurance Stamp in 1911 In the early 20th century, the lack of a free National Health Service in the United Kingdom meant that medical care was often inaccessible to the poor. To address this issue, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act in 1911. Known as the "9 pence for 4 pence" scheme, this legislation aimed to provide financial assistance for healthcare to the working class. Under the scheme, workers were required to contribute 4 pence per week, employers 3 pence, and the state 2 pence. In exchange, insured individuals gained access to medical benefits, including sickness and unemployment benefits. This marked a significant step towards the eventual nationalisation of healthcare in the UK. The implementation of the National Insurance Act was accompanied by the issuance of National Health Insurance stamps. These stamps, which bore the inscription "Take a Bit of Licking," were affixed to insurance forms to indicate that the required contributions had been paid. The phrase "Take a Bit of Licking" was likely intended to be humorous, as the act of licking the stamp required a fair amount of effort. The introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp represented a crucial moment in the history of British healthcare reform. It paved the way for the development of the welfare state and the eventual establishment of the National Health Service in 1948. This photograph captures a piece of history, showcasing the importance of the National Insurance Act and the role that the National Health Insurance stamp played in shaping the UK's healthcare system.
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