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Poster Print : PROHIBITION, 1920s. The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition
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PROHIBITION, 1920s. The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition
PROHIBITION, 1920s.
The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition, 1920s
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Media ID 13634324
18th Amendment 1920 1920s Alabama Barrel Bootleg Crate Destruction Girard Moonshine Progressive Era Prohibition Prohibitionist Roaring Twenties Whisky Southeast
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Prohibition-era poster print from Granger Art on Demand. Witness the historic event of $150,000 worth of whiskey being destroyed in Girard, Alabama, during the 1920s Prohibition. This vintage image, titled "PROHIBITION, 1920s. The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition (140_1692996)" beautifully captures the essence of this significant period in American history. Add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this evocative and intriguing piece from our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a significant moment in American history - the destruction of $150,000 worth of whiskey during the Prohibition era in Girard, Alabama. Taken in the 1920s, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that Prohibition had on society. In an effort to enforce the 18th Amendment, which banned the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages from 1920 to 1933, authorities were tasked with destroying confiscated alcohol. This particular scene showcases barrels, crates, and kegs filled with moonshine being demolished. The photograph transports us back to a time when bootlegging was rampant and speakeasies thrived in secret corners across America. It symbolizes both defiance against restrictive laws and a government's determination to uphold them. During this period known as the Roaring Twenties or Progressive Era, prohibitionists fought for temperance while others reveled in underground establishments where illegal liquor flowed freely. The South played a significant role in this narrative due to its strong cultural ties to alcohol consumption. As we gaze upon this historic print by Granger Art on Demand titled "Prohibition" we are reminded of how societal norms can shape legislation and influence our collective memory. It stands as a testament to an era marked by rebellion against authority and highlights one small chapter within America's complex relationship with alcohol.
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