N. Currier, “Tree of Temperance” and “Tree of Intemperance,” 1849, via American Antiquarian Society.

This pair of lithographs, created by Nathaniel Currier (later of Currier & Ives fame), contrasts the “fruits” of abstaining from alcohol to those of indulging in strong drink.  It leaves little to the imagination.  Intemperance is symbolized by a diseased tree, surrounded by drunks outside of a pawn shop and a woman and her children being thrown out of their home.  The lush foliage of temperance, on the other hand, is surrounded by prosperous church-going farm families.