Sign - Cottee's Passiona, circa 1950

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This item is on display at Melbourne Museum

Summary:: Cottee's Passiona soft drink advertising sign, 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:: Rectangular-shaped metal sign. Front has image of glass of sparkly beverage and passionfruit screened on a deep purple and cream ground. Text across bottom edge. Reverse plain, grainy deep pink in colour.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 1992
Acknowledgement:: Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	30.40 cm (Height), 22.80 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	advertising signs, 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
On Display at:	Melbourne Museum
Primary Classification:	COMMERCE & RETAILING
Secondary Classification:	Milk Bars
Tertiary Classification:	advertising
Inscriptions:	Printed front: DRINK/SPARKLING/PASSIONA.
Manufacturer:	Cottee's Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1950
User:	The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1952-1975