Summary
Celluloid retail sign for homemade scones, used at the Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North, circa 1955-1966. The sign became obsolete with the introduction of decimal currency in 1966.
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
Celluloid sign with curved and pointed edges. General rectangular in shape.
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, circa 1955-1966
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Inscriptions
Text: FRESH/Home/Made/Scones 6d/DOZ..
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16.4 cm (Length), 19.3 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
