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Prohibition Era Bureau of Internal Revenue Lock

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Liquor Ephemera incl. Prohibition Prescriptions: Lot of 30. Includes: Julius Kessler & Co. letterhead (1908); John S. Bowman & Co. pictorial billhead (1887, SF); 11 prohibition prescriptions; US Internal Revenue forms for Stamps (1876-1883); Passow

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1924 PRESCRIPTION NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT: HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT US INTERNAL REVENUE

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1924 PRESCRIPTION NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT: HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT US INTERNAL REVENUE, FORM 1403-REVISED FEB. 1922

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Prohibition Era Bureau of Internal Revenue Lock

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This is an original Prohibition era lock used by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Locks such as this one were used to secure shipping containers, warehouses, shops, etc. seized by the authorities during Prohibition. The lock was made by Hurd and is marked "B.I.R.". The key and lock are both marked "A8591". The lock is in good overall condition. It measures 2" x 3.25".