Summary
Leaflet advertising a van for sale that was once pinned on the public noticeboard at the Black Cat Cafe in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The cafe closed in February, 2001. This item is an example of the diversity of items that were once displayed on the cafe's noticeboard.
Physical Description
Yellow paper advertisement for sale of Toyota Hiace Van with printed photographic image of van, details and price.
Significance
In recent years the Museum has collected, whenever possible, objects relating to the rapid development, since the 1950's, of Melbourne as a `Cafe Society'. Just as the Legend Cafe was one of the pioneer cafes of the 1950's, the Black Cat's opening in May 1982 signalled the shift towards a new type of cafe that catered for a young, arty, alternative set. From the start, it maintained an almost symbiotic relationship with the nearby Roar Studios, a group of studios and associated art gallery that has produced painters such as David Larwill. The Black Cat Cafe has been a significant contributor to the social, cultural and demographic changes that have made Brunswick Street into what it is today. This point has been made in various newspaper articles written about the Black Cat Cafe since it was announced that it was to close in 2001.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from The Black Cat Cafe, Ms & Mr Toni & Brian Edwards, 06 Apr 2001
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Place & Date Used
The Black Cat Café, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2000-2001
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Date Written
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 Oct 2000
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in black: "30th Oct 2000 / FOR SALE /TOYOTA HIACE VAN / 1986 / RCW / REG UNTIL MARCH 2001 / 5 SPEED / STEREO / ROOF RACKS / DOUBLE BED BUILT IN - STORAGE UNDERNEATH..." Further text follows.
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Classification
Cultural identity, Café & pub culture, Wall notices - community life
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
21 cm (Length), 0.1 cm (Width), 29.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Brunswick Street Culture, Café Culture, Cafés, Camping Trailers, Decorative Arts, Food & Drink Consumption