2000.17.31

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1971
9.5 in|16 in HIGH x 6.5 in|11 in WIDE
(24.13 cm|40.64 cm HIGH x 16.51 cm|27.94 cm WIDE)
Collection of the Oakland Museum of California
2000.17.31






A label attached to the front of the photo says "Sign of the times. Beer used to be available in vending machines, a practice discouraged these days. 1971." Photo shows a young soldier- his name tag says "Jones"- reaching down to take a can of Budweiser out of a vending machine. At the top of the machine is "BEER" and a display of the different types of beer can be seen through the small windows of the machine.

Used: U.S. Army | Oakland Army Base

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