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Prohibition? Say what again?

By C.E. Ryan

"Because I can." Private Collection.

“If my calculations are right, I shall be 100% drunk this fine evening.” 3″ x 3.5″ Private Collection.

I’m not exactly sure what this amused and dapper gent in evening wear is home distilling, but clear alcohol is never good! I think it was most likely moonshine. Drink up!

3 Comments | tags: 1920s-1930s, candid, Connecticut, drinking, evening wear, Funny, home brewing, moonshine, New Haven, prohibition, smiling, USA | posted in Bad Boys, Humorous, Others

Happy National Beer Day!

By C.E. Ryan

That's right!

That’s right! Click for larger image.

Today is the anniversary of the end of Prohibition (April 7 1933) 82 years ago! Now, that’s a sign I can get behind. Cheers!

Leave a comment | tags: 1920s-1930s, anniversary, drinking, National Beer Day, old photograph, prohibition | posted in Others

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