DESCRIPTION: Very scarce thematic map related to the temperance movement: "Saloon Map of New Haven, Connecticut" where red dots indicate the location of saloons within the city. Left side with statistics unfavorable to the consumption of alcohol which link alcohol to many of the ills besetting New Haven at the beginning of the twentieth century. For example:
- One saloon to every 349 inhabitants.
- 42 percent of New Haven's arrests are for drunkenness.
- 44 percent of New Haven inmates of jail are there for drunkenness
- 60 percent of New Haven children in local public institutions in 1911 due to drunkenness of parents.
[ alcohol, temperance, prohibition, bar, pub, drinking, intoxication ]This matches the style and form of Roy Kemp, a known photographer active in New Orleans during the mid-20th century. Kemp specialized in nightclub and glamour photography, producing promotional shots for performers at venues like the 500 Club, Sho-Bar, and other Bourbon Street establishments.
Kemp was one of a small number of photographers who documented the burlesque and cabaret scenes in New Orleans.
His work often appeared uncredited in postcard sets, handbills, and matchbooks from clubs on Bourbon Street.
His signature typically appears in the lower corner of images, either in stylized cursive or block letters.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1912
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: N/A
CONDITION: Very good.
Clean and solid with no major issues. Washed and flattened.
COLORING: Red.
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 16
" x
13 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 200
PRICE: $400
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