A Pair of "bootlegs" found in the office of Lincoln C. Andrews
Title
A Pair of "bootlegs" found in the office of Lincoln C. Andrews
Subject
bootlegger
Description
The term "Bootleg" came out of the common practice of hiding illegal liquor in leg of the boot to transport the contraband liquid. In this photo Miss Hattie Klawans, clerk in the office of the prohibition czar, wears her new Russian boots which were the bootleggers boot of choice.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Library of Congress
Publisher
Library of Congress
Date
between 1920-1932
Contributor
National Photo Company Collection
Rights
No known restrictions on publication.
Format
Photograph
Type
Photograph
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
Unknown
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “A Pair of "bootlegs" found in the office of Lincoln C. Andrews,” History of the Prohibition Bureau, accessed May 4, 2024, https://prohibitionbureauhistory.omeka.net/items/show/11.