Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
1878 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: This is a small advertising medal made by the Monster Clothing Store of Bourke Street, Melbourne to celebrate their 21st year in business and to promote the sale of their boys and youths' clothing. An advertisement in the Alexandra and Yea Standard, 17 September 1886, states that Monster Clothing Company is an 'Emporium of the Metropolis for men's, boys' and youth's clothing. Ready made or to order. Shirts, hats, hosiery, etc. Patterns & measurements guide sent on application post free. Our travelling representative, Mr. G.H. Cutteng, will be round each season.'

Obverse Description

View of shop front with arched window above door inscribed, MONSTER CLOTHING / 21 / CLOTHING; at sides, BOURKE ST. MELBOURNE

Reverse Description

* TWENTY FIRST ANNIVERSARY * / ESTABLISHED / FOR THE / SALE OF / BOYS / & / YOUTHS / CLOTHING / 1878

Edge Description

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