Summary
Metal pie warmer, gas-fired. Used at the Old Lolly Shop, Calrton 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
Rectangular shaped metal pie warmer. Circular hole in top with crown shaped metal cover which acts as an air vent. Four metal slide in trays with brass semi-circular handles in centre front. Each numbered from 1 to 4. Centre right, small pouring funnel with hinged lid. Funnel used to fill chamber for heating water. Bottom right brass tap with wooden swivel handle attatched. Bottom left edge, small paper sticker attatched, torn along one edge. Sides and back of warmer plain.
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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User
The Old Lolly Shop, 314 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939-1975
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Inscriptions
Lower left, paper sticker, blue print, "CONVERTED/ FOR USE WITH NATURAL"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
57 cm (Length), 50 cm (Width), 58 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
550 mm (Length), 567 mm (Width), 580 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Food & Drink Preparation, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
