The year 1924 falls squarely within the Prohibition Era in the United States (1920-1933). This period saw a nationwide ban on the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. While the legality of alcohol was in question, the desire for it certainly wasn’t. The hip flask became a discreet and essential accessory, allowing people to carry their own spirits for personal consumption. Beyond its functionality, the use of sterling silver in this 1924 flask elevates it from a mere container to an object of status.
People used containers to carry liquids for a long time. Flasks were specifically designed for carrying alcohol появились (pojavilis’) around the 18th century in England. They were designed to be curved to conceal them more easily. In the United States, during prohibition.
Benedict Cumberbatch takes a swig from a flask at the 2015 Oscar Ceremony.
