Oh You Bootlegger novelty

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Object Details

Description (Brief)

A novelty bag made of cream celluloid. Text printed on the bag is "Oh you Bootlegger." The item dates from the Prohibition era. It originally contained a small bottle of whiskey, but the bottle is missing.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1920-1933

ID Number

2006.0098.1693

catalog number

2006.0098.1693

accession number

2006.0098

Object Name

novelty

Physical Description

cellulose nitrate (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3.6 cm x 5.3 cm x 2.5 cm; 1 7/16 in x 2 1/16 in x in

overall: 1 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 in; 3.81 cm x 5.3975 cm x 2.54 cm

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Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Celluloid

Food

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Prohibition

Beer & Spirits

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