WHISKEY TESTING, 1920. A chemist of the Internal Revenue Service, using a pipette

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WHISKEY TESTING, 1920. A chemist of the Internal Revenue Service, using a pipette

WHISKEY TESTING, 1920.
A chemist of the Internal Revenue Service, using a pipette to draw a quantity of bootleg whiskey to analyze. Photograph 14 January 1920

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1920 Academic Beaker Bootleg Bottle Chemist Chemistry Cocktail Intelligence January Laboratory Moonshine Pipe Progressive Era Prohibition Scientist Test Test Tube Treasury Whiskey

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1920, we are transported back to the era of prohibition in America. The image captures a chemist from the Internal Revenue Service diligently conducting a whiskey test. With focused precision, he delicately uses a pipette to draw out a small quantity of bootleg whiskey for analysis. The scene is set in an early laboratory, where intelligence and scientific expertise were employed to combat the illegal production and distribution of alcohol during this progressive era. The chemist's attire reflects the formality of the time, with his pipe resting on his lips as he concentrates on his task. Surrounded by various glassware including beakers and test tubes, it becomes evident that rigorous testing was necessary to identify illicit spirits. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the efforts made by government agencies such as the Treasury Department to enforce prohibition laws. As we observe this historic moment frozen in time, we can't help but reflect on how these measures shaped American society at large. Prohibition not only transformed social dynamics but also gave rise to secret speakeasies and moonshine operations that sought ways around these restrictions. This print serves as a reminder of an intriguing chapter in American history when chemistry played an unexpected role in shaping public policy and challenging societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption.

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