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Packets - MacRobertson's Snack Chocolate, circa 1950
Reg. No: SH 921177
- Summary:
- MacRobertson's Snack Chocolate packets, circa 1950. 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. - Description:
- Three identical paper and card packets square in shape. Each is decorated with multi-coloured horizontal stripes and motifs. A purple circle u.l. corner containing product name and manufacturer. Reverse yellow in colour with extensive text including product information and other varieties of chocolate.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 1992
- Acknowledgement:
- Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 10.00 cm (Height), 2.00 cm (Width), 9.50 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | confectioneries, food technology, jewish communities, religions judaism, retailing, shops, working life |
| Themes this item is part of: | Old Lolly Shop Collection, Cultural Diversity Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMERCE & RETAILING |
| Secondary Classification: | Milk Bars |
| Tertiary Classification: | product packaging |
| Inscriptions: | Text: CREAM CARAMEL/MacRobertson's/CHOCOLATE/Snack/FULL 1/4lb. BLOCK. |
| Manufacturer: | MacRobertson's Pty Ltd, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950 |
| Place & Date Used: | The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950-1975 |
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