Sign - Streets 'Strawberry A La Mode' Ice Cream, circa 1970

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Summary:: Cardboard shop advertising sign for Streets 'Strawberry A La Mode' ice cream, circa 1970, 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:: Rectangular shaped paperboard sign, portrait design. Ground colour burgundy, main image of ice cream dessert on glass platter. Centre top logo and text. L.l. corner, plain white square. Reverse plain white card, with card stand adhered to centre.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 1992
Acknowledgement:: Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	35.50 cm (Height), 24.00 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	advertising signs, confectioneries, jewish communities, religions judaism, retailing, shops
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:	advertising
Inscriptions:	Text: Streets/BLUE RIBBON/DESSERT/STRAWBERRY/A LA MODE/ANOTHER GREAT TASTE.
Manufacturer:	Streets Ice Cream, Australia, circa 1970
User:	The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970-1975