Crystal Lager Bottle (12 fl. oz.) - For Export
Datec. 1940
Dimensionsoverall: 23.2 x 6.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Labatt Brewing Company Limited, 2010
Object number2010.011.4988
Label TextLabatt began brewing Crystal Lager for the American market in 1921. Both Canada and the United States were dry but it was not illegal in Canada for brewers and distillers to ship alcohol outside of the country. Labatt organized export operations at Port Stanley, Ford City, and Sarnia. It also hired staff to work with bootleggers.
NameBottle
c. 1980
c. 1910