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Summary:: Eta Nuts dispenser, circa 1960, used 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:: White plastic-coated metal hooks protruding, for suspending packets of nuts. Stand is very simply constructed. A painted metal sign is attached to the top of the stand. Front is painted in yellow, white and blue and product name is printed in ink on surface. Back is unpainted silver metal and has product and price list printed on it in black ink.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 1992
Acknowledgement:: Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	47.00 cm (Height), 21.00 cm (Width), 30.50 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	advertising signs, confectioneries, 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:	dispensers
Inscriptions:	Inscribed plate front, screened in red and black ink: ETA/NUT/ BAR. Printed reverse, black ink: [extensive text].
User:	The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, 1960-1975