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"The Mississippi of Intemperance," 1882. This poster was created for use during temperance lectures given by N. W. Tracy and was likely also offered for purchase by the audience afterwards. Its central image is a symbolic map showing the moral degeneration caused by alcoholism. The same theme is illustrated by the small dramatic scenes around the map, ending with Scene 12, the gallows, where the drunkard will meet his fate because of acts committed while in an alcoholic rage. Printed by Shober & Carqueville Litho Company of Chicago. Dimensions: 23-1/2" x 29-1/2".
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Title:
Mississippi of Intemperance
Date Created:
1882
Description:
"The Mississippi of Intemperance," 1882. This poster was created for use during temperance lectures given by N. W. Tracy and was likely also offered for purchase by the audience afterwards. Its central image is a symbolic map showing the moral degeneration caused by alcoholism. The same theme is illustrated by the small dramatic scenes around the map, ending with Scene 12, the gallows, where the drunkard will meet his fate because of acts committed while in an alcoholic rage. Printed by Shober & Carqueville Litho Company of Chicago. Dimensions: 23-1/2" x 29-1/2".
Subjects:
Evangelistic work--United States Temperance
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Source:
Billy Graham Museum Collection, Acc. 79.3, Wheaton Archives & Special Collections, Wheaton College, IL.
Source
Preferred Citation:
"Mississippi of Intemperance", A Sign Unto You, Wheaton College Archives and Special Collections
Reference Link:
https://exhibits.archives.wheaton.edu/a-sign-unto-you/items/poster_044.html
Rights
Rights:
In the public domain: This work is not copyrighted in the United States because copyright is expired or not applicable.
Standardized Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
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