Invitation to Drink
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Invitation to Drink
Invitation to Drink - Being invited to Join Revellers. Part of Box 79 Boswell Collection. Progress of intemperance. Date: circa 1900
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Being Intemperance Invitation Invited Join Progress Revellers
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This intriguing photograph, titled "Invitation to Drink - Being invited to Join Revellers," is a captivating image from the early 1900s, part of the Boswell Collection, which documents the progression of intemperance. The image depicts a group of men and women gathered around a table, surrounded by an assortment of bottles and glasses, all seemingly engaged in the act of drinking. One man, dressed in a suit and holding a lantern, extends an invitation to a man in a coat and hat, who stands outside the group, looking hesitant. The lantern, a common prop in lantern slide presentations of the time, suggests that this image was likely used as part of a lecture or educational program aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of excessive drinking. The title of the image, "Invitation to Drink," emphasizes the allure and temptation that comes with social drinking, while "Being invited to Join Revellers" highlights the social aspect of imbibing. The Progress of Intemperance series, of which this image is a part, was a popular theme in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the growing concern over the negative effects of alcohol on individuals and society as a whole. The image is a poignant reminder of a time when the social norms surrounding drinking were different, and the consequences of excessive drinking were not yet fully understood. Today, this photograph serves as a fascinating historical artifact, shedding light on the complex relationship between alcohol, socialization, and morality in the past.
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