Rare piece of 19th-century American political ephemera: an original Rhode Island constitutional amendment ballot slip from the historic special election held on June 20, 1889. This specific slip features the text for Article VIII, which was put before voters to officially annul Article V (the state's short-lived 1886 constitutional prohibition on alcohol). Printed with a bold, crisp serif typeface, this pre-filled "Reject" ballot was used by a voter casting their choice against repealing prohibition. About 3 x 5.5", fragile paper displays creasing (starting to tear), and light foxing consistent with its 130+ year history. A phenomenal, display-worthy addition to any collection focusing on documents related to legal history, temperance movement pieces, or Rhode Island state history. .... Code Jsb 341