Summary
Menu board used at the Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North, circa 1950-1975.
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
Flat masonite backed board. Seven metal horizontal windows attached with tacks to front of board into which plastic stock labels are slid. Seven plastic stock labels and two background strips of marble green plastic are attached to this stand. Each label has printed in black the name-generic of items available for sale. Back of board is plain brown.
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, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950-1975
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Inscriptions
Printed on seven white plastic strips attached to board, black ink: BREAD/ROLLS/Cream/Butter/Sandwiches/Cakes/Hot Pies & Pasties.
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30.5 cm (Length), 30.5 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
304 mm (Length), 302 mm (Width), 12 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
