Summary
Black Magic Chocolates advertising sign, circa 1950, displayed at the Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North.
The Old Lolly Shop was a milk bar opened and run by Elizabeth and Henry Cohen at 314 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North, from 1939 to 1975.
Physical Description
Wooden rectangular shaped sign of portrait design. Ground colour cream with painted image of man and woman (heads only) and floral spray of mauve roses. Text along bottom edge. Reverse plan, remnants of orange paint on frame.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Working Life & Trades, Home & Community
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 29 Apr 1992
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Acknowledgement
Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.
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Date Made
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User
The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950-1975
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Inscriptions
Text: We know that/BLACK MAGIC Chocolates/ARE THE/BEST!
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
68 cm (Length), 5 cm (Width), 93.2 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
932 mm (Length), 681 mm (Width), 51 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Dimensions
932 mm (Length), 680 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: maximum
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Keywords
Advertising Signs, Confectioneries, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
