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Hiding Prohibition Booze
A young woman up a step ladder demonstrates the enormous lengths people went to to hide their bootleg booze during the Prohibition in the U.S.A.! Date: early 1930s
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Booze Demonstrates Enormous Hide Hiding Ladder Lengths Prohibition Step Bootleg
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection, featuring this intriguing image of Hiding Prohibition Booze by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative early 1930s photograph transports us to the era of speakeasies and secret stashes, as a young woman demonstrates the lengths people went to conceal their illicit bootleg booze. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for those who appreciate the allure of the past and the stories it holds.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.2cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Prohibition era in the United States, a time when the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol were banned by law from 1920 to 1933. The young woman in this image, dressed in a simple flapper-style dress and with a determined expression on her face, demonstrates the enormous lengths people went to in order to hide their bootleg booze. Perched precariously on a rickety step ladder, she reaches into a hidden compartment in the ceiling of a dimly lit room. The room is adorned with Oriental decor, suggesting that this secret stash may have been concealed in a Chinese or Asian-owned establishment. The Prohibition era was marked by creativity and innovation in the production and distribution of illicit alcohol. Speakeasies, hidden bars, and underground networks thrived, as people sought out their favorite drinks in defiance of the law. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who refused to let the law curb their thirst. The early 1930s were a particularly challenging time during Prohibition, as the Great Depression added to the economic pressures that drove people to seek out alcohol. Despite the risks, the underground world of bootlegging and speakeasies continued to flourish, providing a sense of normalcy and escape from the harsh realities of the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into a hidden world, a moment frozen in time that speaks to the human spirit and our enduring love for the simple pleasure of a good drink.
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