Summary
MacRobertson's Snack Chocolate packets, 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
Three identical paper and card packets square in shape. Each is decorated with multi-coloured horizontal stripes and motifs. A purple circle u.l. corner containing product name and manufacturer. Reverse yellow in colour with extensive text including product information and other varieties of chocolate.
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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Manufacturer
MacRobertson's Pty Ltd, Fitzroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Place & Date Used
The Old Lolly Shop, 314 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950-1975
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Inscriptions
Text: CREAM CARAMEL/MacRobertson's/CHOCOLATE/Snack/FULL 1/4lb. BLOCK.
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Brand Names
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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
9.5 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width), 10 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Confectioneries, Food Technology, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
