Summary
Chocolate box for MacRobertsons Selection chocolates, circa 1970. 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
Cardboard chocolate box in one piece with end flaps and celluloid moulded liner. Box is printed with Dutch children and windmill design. Two open sections on top to display contents. Celluloid liner tray is dark brown. Contains one item wrapped in cellophane in original wrapper.
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
MacRobertson Pty Ltd, Ringwood, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970
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User
The Old Lolly Shop, 314 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1975
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Inscriptions
Printed upper side of box: MACROBERTSON SELECTION BOX/A LITTLE DUTCH SCENE TO CUT OUT/(SEE BACK OF BOX). Printed sides of box MACROBERTSON SELECTION BOX, MACROBERTSON PTY.LTD., CANTERBURY ROAD, RINGWOOD, VICTORIA/[list of contents and instructions for cutting out and assembling Dutch scene].
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
24.3 cm (Length), 2.2 cm (Width), 17.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Confectioneries, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
