Summary
Chocolate box for MacRobertsons Romance 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 box with lid, made to contain half a pound of chocolates. Lid is coloured pale orange and carries a design of cameo roses and a curvilinear border with brand name. Box contains original dark brown waxed paper lining and ten individual paper containers.
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
MacRobertsons, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, 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 on lid: MacRobertson's/ROMANCE/MILK CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT/ 1/2 LB. NETT.
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Brand Names
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
15 cm (Length), 4.3 cm (Width), 8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Confectioneries, Retailing, Shops, Working Life, Jewish Communities, Religions: Judaism
