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Cartoon, Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis
Cartoon, Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis of the Anti-Anderson League, Baltimore, 27 February 1908. A satire on the prohibition of alcohol movement. Date: 1908
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This intriguing cartoon print, titled "Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis" by the Anti-Anderson League of Baltimore, dates back to February 1908. The cartoon serves as a satirical commentary on the prohibition movement that was gaining momentum in the United States during the early 1900s. The image depicts a group of German-speaking men, dressed in traditional Bavarian attire, standing in front of a row of barrels labeled with the words "Water, Water, All the Way." The men are holding flags with the Maryland state seal and the words "Annapolis" and "Prohibition," suggesting that they have made a pilgrimage to the city to support the anti-alcohol cause. However, the satire lies in the fact that the barrels labeled as "Water" are actually filled with alcohol, as evidenced by the steam rising from the tops. The men are also seen drinking from mugs, further undermining the notion that they are truly advocating for the prohibition of alcohol. The cartoon's title plays on the phrase "Souvenir of the Trip to Europe," which was a common phrase used to describe travel mementos. Here, the title is ironic, as the men have not traveled to Europe but rather to Annapolis, Maryland, and their "souvenir" is a mockery of the prohibition movement. The cartoon's political commentary on the prohibition movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflects the complex and often contradictory attitudes towards alcohol in American society during this time. While some saw alcohol as a destructive force that needed to be eliminated, others saw it as a necessary part of social life and a source of revenue for local economies. This cartoon, through its satire, highlights the absurdity of the prohibition movement and the challenges of enforcing laws that conflicted with deeply ingrained cultural practices.
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