This is a box of Fairbank's Gold Dust Washing Powder. The box is bright orange and is encased in a plastic covering. The front of the box has two black figures, "the twins" under the Fairbank's logo, standing in a pile, of what appears to be, coins. On the right side panel, images of the same black figures are used to show the different purposes of the washing poweder like, brightening linoleum, removes bath tub ring, washed dirty work clothes and makes glassware sparkle. On the left side panel, "washes dishes quickly, removes grease easily, brightens woodwork and cleans paint brushes" is shown. The back of the box has "Gold Dust let the twins do your work" written in black, bold type across the back. Below this is a box that describes how to use Gold Dust to perform up to 34 cleaning jobs, with more images and illustrations of the twins in the background.

Menu (2011.7.257)

This a fountain menu from Alex's Candy Shop. The menu is bound in green leather, with "Fountain Menu" printed on the front, contained in a decorative border. The corners are reinforced with small metal edges. It is a two paged menu, printed on bright orange paper, under a protective plastic covering. The left page lists prices for menu items under the headings: "Crushed Fruit," "Fruit Nut Sundaes," "Fancy Sundaes," and "Specials." There is a hole burned into the plastic covering right above the "Specials" section. The right page contains the "Frappe," "Beverages," and "Hot Drinks in Season" sections in addtion to a hand written specials section.

Menu (2011.7.258)

This a fountain menu from Alex's Candy Shop. The menu is bound in green leather, with "Menu" printed on the front, contained in a decorative border. The corners are reinforced with small metal edges. It is a two paged menu, printed on bright orange paper, under a protective plastic covering. The left page lists prices for menu items under the headings: "Crushed Fruit," "Fruit Nut Sundaes," "Fancy Sundaes," and "Specials." There is a hole burned into the plastic covering right above the "Specials" section. The right page contains the "Frappe," "Beverages," and "Hot Drinks in Season" sections in addtion to a hand written specials section. There are also certain menu items crossed out in pen.

Dispenser, Beverage (2011.7.28)

A hard plastic paper cup dispenser/holder, this item is black and loosely hourglass-shaped. It has little to no damages and tapers slightly more gradually than the bottom. Additionally, there is a small hole going through the center of the object, with six nubs sticking out on the inside. The bottom says "Made expressly for PC cups," "Patent Pending," ana "Paper contain MFG Co Chicago."

Menu, Restaurant (2012.7.5)

A menu from Gayety's Restuarant/Candy Store. The entire menu is green and the cover displays the name of the restaurant, two torches and a bowl of fruit. The entire menu consists of only two pages and the paper is sealed with plastic and a black, faux-leather border. Several of the items listed on the menu are handwritten in ink, otherwise the rest has been printed. See images for a more detailed look at the contents of the menu.

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