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Image Title: Minneapolis Brewery, Bock Beer, Minnesota, circa 1895

Date: c1895

Summary: An advertising print from circa 1895 for the Minneapolis Brewing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. This poster promotes the brewery's Bock Beer. A woman rides a chariot and carries a flag that reads, "Northwestern Beer brewed from Northwestern Grain for Northwestern People." In her other hand, she holds a large bottle label of Bock Beer, using it as a shield. On the front of the chariot, in small letters, are the words "Golden Grain Belt." The chariot is being drawn by two goats, the goat being a traditional symbol of Bock Beer. The woman and goats are riding through a field of golden barley. At bottom are the words, "Minneapolis, Minn."

Subjects: Beer--America
Breweries--America
Brewing Industry--America
Goats
Goddesses

Places: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Original Media: Chromolithograph

Collections: Popular Graphic Arts

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