Summary
Box for Cadbury Black Cat Fine Chocolates, circa 1968. The box was displayed in the Old Lolly Shop, Carlton, when it closed in 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
White cardboard chocolate box to contain one pound of chocolates. Cadbury's Black Cat trade mark, cat design on top of lid.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Home & Community, Working Life & Trades
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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
Cadbury Fry Pascall Australia Ltd., Claremont, Greater Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, circa 1968
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User
The Old Lolly Shop, 314 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1968-1975
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Inscriptions
Printed on top of lid: CADBURY'S/BLACK CAT/FINE CHOCOLATES/ 1LD NET. Printed on side of lid: CADBURY FRY PASCALL AUSTRALIA LIMITED/CLAREMONT, TASMANIA.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
28.2 cm (Length), 2.7 cm (Width), 18.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Confectioneries, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
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