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Chocolate Box - MacRobertsons Romance, circa 1970
Reg. No: SH 921135
- Summary:
- Chocolate box for MacRobertsons Romance chocolates, circa 1970. 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:
- Cardboard box with lid, made to contain half a pound of chocolates. Lid is coloured pale orange and carries a design of cameo roses and a curvilinear border with brand name. Box contains original dark brown waxed paper lining and ten individual paper containers.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Alan Cohen, 1992
- Acknowledgement:
- Donated in memory of Elizabeth and Henry Cohen.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 8.00 cm (Height), 4.30 cm (Width), 15.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | 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: | product packaging |
| Inscriptions: | Printed on lid: MacRobertson's/ROMANCE/MILK CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT/ 1/2 LB. NETT. |
| Manufacturer: | MacRobertsons, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1970 |
| User: | The Old Lolly Shop, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1975 |
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