Photo Mug : Illegal Still Raided
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Illegal Still Raided
Authorities raid an illegal liquor still in prohibition America. Date: 1922
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Media ID 14293837
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Authorities Illegal Liquor Prohibition Raid Raided Temperance 1922
Photo Mug
Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases the thrilling tale of an "Illegal Still Raided" during prohibition America in 1922. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your image remains vibrant and clear. Perfect for the history enthusiast or collector, this unique mug is a must-have for any coffee or tea lover's collection. Experience the story with every sip.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the raw tension and excitement of a prohibition-era raid on an illegal liquor still in America, as authorities stormed through the hidden location in 1922. The Temperance Movement, which had gained significant momentum in the early 20th century, led to the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1919, banning the production, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. However, the demand for alcohol remained high, leading to a thriving underground economy of speakeasies and illicit stills. In this photograph, we see a group of determined law enforcement officers, dressed in heavy coats and armed with guns, breaking down a makeshift door and entering the dimly lit still room. The air is thick with the pungent smell of fermenting mash and the hiss of escaping steam. Barrels of aging liquor line the walls, their contents sloshing dangerously as the raiders approach. The still itself, a complex network of pipes and vats, smokes and hisses ominously, as if alive. Despite the risks, the production and consumption of alcohol continued to be a defiant act of rebellion against the law, fueled by the desire for the forbidden fruit. The Prohibition Era, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, was a time of innovation and creativity, as entrepreneurs and criminals alike found new ways to evade the law and satisfy the public's thirst. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the lines between legal and illegal, right and wrong, were blurred, and the allure of the illicit was stronger than ever.
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