1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that, in the eyes of the average bootlegger

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1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that, in the eyes of the average bootlegger

7134207 1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that, in the eyes of the average bootlegger. The one who sold this half pint bottle for.00 used a 1 quart stamp he had steamed off another bottle. This sample which was turned in by a revenue agent contained water colored with burnt sugar (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1920 - Activities on the Internal Revenue Bureau to enforce prohibition. A Revenue Stamp is a revenue stamp for that, in the eyes of the average bootlegger. The one who sold this half pint bottle for.00 used a 1 quart stamp he had steamed off another bottle. This sample which was turned in by a revenue agent contained water colored with burnt sugar.); GG Vintage Images; UIG

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Governement Jurisprudence Prohibit Prohibiting Prohibition State State Government 1920s 20s 20s Booze

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1920 showcases the activities of the Internal Revenue Bureau as they enforced prohibition in the United States. The image features a revenue stamp on a half pint bottle, which was sold for $5 by a bootlegger who cleverly used a 1 quart stamp he had steamed off another bottle. Upon inspection by a revenue agent, it was discovered that the contents of the bottle were merely water colored with burnt sugar to mimic alcohol. During this era, alcohol consumption was banned in America, leading to an underground market for bootleggers and speakeasies. The government sought to crack down on illegal alcohol sales through measures such as revenue stamps and enforcement efforts by agencies like the Internal Revenue Bureau. This photo serves as a fascinating glimpse into the prohibition era of the 1920s, highlighting both the ingenuity of bootleggers and the challenges faced by authorities in enforcing temperance laws. It is a reminder of an important period in American history when alcohol was prohibited, leading to widespread illicit activities and cultural shifts.

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