Prohibition Begins – January 17, 1920
JANUARY 17, 1920

Prohibition Begins

Commemorative · Original Bootleg Press design
Commemorative
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January 17, 1920 · Commemorative design by Bootleg Press

The story behind the piece

At 12:01 a.m. on January 17, 1920, the 18th Amendment took effect and the Volstead Act made the sale of intoxicating liquor a federal crime. Saloons poured out their stock, drinkers held mock funerals for John Barleycorn, and reformers declared victory.

It didn't last long. Within weeks, back rooms became speakeasies and smugglers were working the borders. This commemorative design marks the night the country went dry, the start of thirteen years that changed American drinking forever.

Details

  • Archival Matte Print: Giclee print on acid-free archival matte paper. Ships rolled in a protective tube. Frame not included.
  • Framed Print: Archival matte print in a solid wood frame with a clear protective front. Arrives ready to hang.
  • Gallery Canvas: Premium canvas stretched over a wooden frame with a protective coating. Arrives ready to hang.
  • The design: An original Bootleg Press commemorative design inspired by real events. It is not a reproduction of a specific historical page.

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