A beautiful original 1926 Prohibition Prescription for Whiskey...Oi (pint)...Sig. Zii tid! The patient lived in New Marlboro MA, it's the only prescription I have for anyone living there during the era. Please see photo!
From the days of Al Capone, speakeasies and moonshine this was the only legal way to drink liquor in the US!
This prescription has poppies on the top corners, fleur-de-lys on the bottom, and spider-webbed borders!
The whiskey was prescribed for Mrs. Jennie Downs, of New Marlboro MA, by Dr. Clifford A Chapin, of Great Barrington, MA, on January 28, 1926, and was filled the same day by Pharmacist, John M. Cassidy, of Cassidy's Drug Store, in Great Barrington, MA.
It was printed by the US Treasury Department on beautiful paper, that was also used for US currency. In the center is the old Treasury Seal with the Latin inscription, "Thesaur. Amer. Septent. Sigil.". When you hold this prescription up to the light, PROHIBITION is watermarked, as with the metal strips that are used in U.S. bills today, the graphics are GREAT!
The prescription measures 6 1/2" x 5 3/4", has two folds, light bends and a spindle hole, otherwise, condition is excellent...a beautiful 1926 Prohibition prescription!
This is a FANTASTIC piece of history and would be great to display in a pharmacy, doctor's office, museum, bar or office! I am happy to answer any questions, please feel free to email and thank you for your interest!
Pleased to combine shipping with other Prohibition Prescriptions, Liquor Licenses, Opium Forms & Pharmacy Labels. As always, many thanks to my regular customers for your continued patronage! :)
