It’s a pretty safe bet that these pinbacks were from my family’s anti-Prohibitio
It’s a pretty safe bet that these pinbacks were from my family’s anti-Prohibition stance. While I can’t find a solid source for this conclusion I do have some clues. One is the date on the back of the buttons. That falls in line with the push for the 18th Amendment. Second is the fact that my German ancestors in Chicago were both heavy into politics and both my Great Grandpa and 2nd Great Grandfather Ehemann were listed in city directories as either brewers and saloon keepers (imagine that). And lastly these pins fall in line with these two other buttons that made their way down to me. -- source link
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