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Historical Items

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Item 11782

Civil War whiskey flask, ca. 1863

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1863 Location: Skowhegan Media: Metal

Item 104491

Two women with whiskey glasses, ca. 1854

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1854 Media: Tintype

Item 14557

Confiscated liquor bottles, Portland, 1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1927 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Online Exhibits

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Society Copes

"Old Collingswood Rye Whiskey ca. 1920s Courtesy of Drew D. Masterman This whiskey is labeled "For Family and Medicinal Purposes," the only way…"

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Bootleggers vs. Police

"… Historical Society/MaineToday Media Illegal whiskey being removed from a vessel in Portland Harbor Portland, ca."

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual

"… Gain New Adherents and Leaders X Hayner Whiskey Advertisement The New England Magazine, June 1903 Courtesy of William and Debra Barry…"

Site Pages

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Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"Human Interest Two women with whiskey glasses, ca. 1854Maine Historical Society While most early photographers created formal images of their…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"… labels of all types, from soap wrappers to whiskey labels, and sheets of Christmas wrap. Many colors were used and trimmers cut labels to size."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… at least they were drinking pure water with their whiskey.” Later when the Main Street was widened, and the Bonney Aqueduct Company was no more."