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Alcoholic Collection (#23)

"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Pin-Up & Creme De Menthe

Pin-Up & Creme De Menthe
Smiling, wide-eyed pin-up girl, wearing very little, stands in front of a Christmas tree with a glass of what looks suspiciously like creme de menthe

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Brunette with Beer

Brunette with Beer
Smiling brunette model, wearing a white cap sleeve blouse with the collar turned up & a red & white chevron pattern cravat, holds up a half empty glass of beer

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Girl with Britvic Glass

Girl with Britvic Glass
Short-haired brunette, wearing a striped, sleeveless summer top & pearlised button earrings, sips orange juice from a Britvic glass through a very long straw

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: HARVEYs WHISKY 1913

HARVEYs WHISKY 1913
A group of golfers go to the 19th hole for a drink Date: 1913

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Girl & Guinness 1950S

Girl & Guinness 1950S
A gleeful brunette model in red polo neck jumper & pearlised earrings gives a cheery wave as she holds up a glass of stout. It looks like she has taken a sip

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Surrounded Drunk, 1873

Surrounded Drunk, 1873
A drunken man lying in the street attracts a crowd of onlookers, who attempt to revive him

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Haunted by Drink, 1873

Haunted by Drink, 1873
Ten thousand devils haunt him, day and night; haunt him alike in darkness and in light : the torment of a drunkard portrayed

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Stale Beer Dive 1891

Stale Beer Dive 1891
This underground stale beer dive on Mulberry Steet Bend, New York isn t fancy but it is cheap, and thats what counts for the boozy clientele

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Man & Woman Drunk 1773

Man & Woman Drunk 1773
A drunken woman makes an angry lunge for her partners jug of grog

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Crawfords Whisky Advert

Crawfords Whisky Advert
Daniel Crawfords Scotch Whisky - always sure of a place in The House

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Byrrh Aperitif

Advert / Byrrh Aperitif
Byrrh aperitif

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Campari Cordial

Advert / Campari Cordial
Cordial Campari Liquor

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Chianti 1956

Advert / Chianti 1956
Chianto Classico Gaggiano

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / German Wine

Advert / German Wine
Sparking Berncastler Doctor, Vintage 1893 German Wine

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Cinzano 1930

Advert / Cinzano 1930
Spumanti Cinzano

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Thornes Whisky

Advert / Thornes Whisky
Thornes Whisky - the Spirit of the Barley

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Campari Aperitif

Advert / Campari Aperitif
Bitter Campari aperitif

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: ADVERT / BOOTHs GIN 1935

ADVERT / BOOTHs GIN 1935
Booths Finest Old Dry Gin - by appointment

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Bitter Secrestat

Advert / Bitter Secrestat
Give your best friend a glass of Bitter Secrestat

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert for St Raphael

Advert for St Raphael
ST RAPHAEL aperitif - rouge ou blanc

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: a cheap bottle of wine abandoned by a street drinker amongst tenement flats on Barrow Island

a cheap bottle of wine abandoned by a street drinker amongst tenement flats on Barrow Island
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Beer cans piled up in a garden on Funafuti atol Tuvalu

Beer cans piled up in a garden on Funafuti atol Tuvalu
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bottles of spirits

Bottles of spirits, Camps Bay, South Africa, Africa

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Bottles of wine

Bottles of wine. Bottles of red and white wine

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Bodega Wine 19C

Advert / Bodega Wine 19C
The Continental Bodega Company

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Para Liqueur 1909

Advert / Para Liqueur 1909
Para Liqueur - drink of the gods!

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Amer Mauguin 1896

Advert / Amer Mauguin 1896
Poster for Amer Mauguin digestive aperitif, Liege

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert for Youngers Ale

Advert for Youngers Ale
YOUNGERs SCOTCH ALE Scotch - wi a head on it

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Walthams Beer

Advert / Walthams Beer
WALTHAMs BEER A waiter with three bottles of beer

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Advert / Wine / Mariani 1890

Advert / Wine / Mariani 1890
Mariani Wine, good for health, strength, energy and vitality, as recommended by His Holiness the Pope

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Drunken Father W / Family

Drunken Father W / Family
Much to the displeasure of his wife and child, a drunken father is hardly able to stand

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Don t Drop the Absinthe

Don t Drop the Absinthe
Six sous worth of absinthe and a sou of bread - and don t drop the bottle!

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: 3 Drunks Open a Bottle

3 Drunks Open a Bottle
Three drunken men eagerly await the opening of another bottle

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Reading a Romantic Novel

Reading a Romantic Novel
A lady obviously keen on her Romantic novels (and her warm alcoholic beverages) remarks: " Kitty take those books to the library and change them: I m fond of the rumantic "

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: To Die Alcoholic

To Die Alcoholic
In our Republic To die an alcoholic Is the happiest fate We can contemplate !

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Freedom to Distil

Freedom to Distil
A man lies on the ground, drunk, beneath posters defending the right to distil ones own alcoholic spirits

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Food and Drink / Sugarcane

Food and Drink / Sugarcane
(ALCOHOLIC DRINK) Native distilling sprit from Sugar-cane, Madagascar

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Glen Spey Whisky Advert

Glen Spey Whisky Advert
A bottle of Glen Spey whisky

Background imageAlcoholic Collection: Alcohol Advertising 1896

Alcohol Advertising 1896
Aperal - aperitif which may be drunk on its own or mixed with your coffee; either way it excites your appetite & benefits your excretory organs




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"From Gin Lane to Champagne: A Spirited Journey through Alcoholic History" Step back in time with Hogarth's iconic engravings, as we explore the fascinating world of alcohol. In "Gin Lane, " a cautionary tale unfolds, depicting the dark side of excessive drinking. The streets are filled with despair and ruin, a stark contrast to the lively and prosperous Beer Street. Raise your glasses high as we toast to celebration and luxury with Mumms Champagne. This effervescent elixir has graced countless joyous occasions throughout history, adding sparkle to our lives. Hogarth's "Beer Street" transports us to a bustling community where beer flows freely. It symbolizes camaraderie and conviviality, reminding us that responsible consumption can bring people together in harmony. Indulge your senses with Sandeman Port, an exquisite fortified wine that has stood the test of time. Its rich flavors transport you to sun-soaked vineyards along Portugal's Douro River. The allure of champagne is captured beautifully in vintage posters that entice us into a world of elegance and sophistication. These vibrant advertisements beckon us to indulge in life's pleasures. Buchanans Whisky takes center stage next, inviting connoisseurs on a journey through Scotland's rugged landscapes. Savor each sip as you discover the complex flavors crafted by generations of skilled distillers. For those seeking something unique, Suze Alcoholic Drinks offer a tantalizing blend of botanicals that awaken the palate. Explore their range of innovative concoctions for an unforgettable taste experience. In 1887, the Temperance Movement sought to curb alcohol abuse through powerful imagery like "Devils Toboggan Slide. " This thought-provoking broadsheet reminds us of society's struggle against excesses while advocating for moderation. Travel back in time with Pernis Super Anis (a beverage made from aniseed) poster from 1923.