This is a rectangular wooden plaque with a top of a candy box cover mounted on the front. The cover is a blueish hue because it was attached with a wood stain which changed its color. The top has a grid-like patterning in the background covering the whole thing. It also has a decorative, dark blue border made of squares, within other squares. Centered in the middle is written "Alex's Sweet Shop" in bold dark blue type, with "Homemade Candies and Delicious Ice Cream" printed slightly smaller in the same color and font directly below the first phrase. Along the bottom left corner, it reads,"Net weight two pounds," centered along the bottom is "Phone Berwyn 6782," and printed in the bottom right corner "6823 Roosvelt Rd Berwyn, ILL" is printed. The top iteslf has been ripped from the box so its edges are uneven. On the back, written in pen, centered horizantally is written "This is the top of the cover of candy boxes used by Alex's Sweet Shop on 6823 W. Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, ILL on the 1930's." Along the left edge of the wood "12-B" is written in pencil. There is no known meaning for the number. The wood is fairly clean, there are some green stains in various areas such as right below the main writing and in the right lower corner. Above the writing a circular metal hanger is attached with a bent nail to the center of the plaque. Along the top of the plaque there is a brass, circlular piece of metal attached which stands straight up into the air so the object can be hung.

Bag, Pastry (2011.7.234)

This is a folded pastry bag in its original wax paper packaging. The packaging is a brownish-yellow wax paper, significantly ripped in many places. The label on the packaging has the brand, "Ateco," printed in the top left corner of the label. On the right it says, "Double Seamed" with "Pastry Bag, size 18" printed in the center label, and "with rustproof eyelets" printed below it. The pastry bag itself is 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. On the bottom of the label is small text and information about obtaining this pastry bag from Ateco. It reads "Double seaming makes them better than ordinary bags. Ask your supply house for genuine Ateco Pastry Bags."

Bag, Pastry (2011.7.235)

This is a folded pastry bag in its original wax paper packaging. The packaging is a brownish-yellow wax paper, significantly ripped in many places. The label on the packaging has the brand, "Ateco," printed in the top left corner of the label. On the right it says, "Double Seamed" with "Pastry Bag, size 18" printed in the center label, and "with rustproof eyelets" printed below it. The pastry bag itself is 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. On the bottom of the label is small text and information about obtaining this pastry bag from Ateco. It reads "Double seaming makes them better than ordinary bags. Ask your supply house for genuine Ateco Pastry Bags."

Wax Paper Roll (2011.7.27)

A large roll of paper and the spindle upon which is rests. The paper is a light greenish color with a faint pattern. The spindle for the roll is polished wood and besides being slightly worn (from rolling in the metal dispenser) at its ends is in normal condition.

Wax Paper Roll (2011.7.36)

A large roll of paper. The paper is a Christmas-themed item covered in mistletoe and the words "Merry Christmas" and "New Year". Additionally, the roll has metal cups pressed into either end, presumably to be used as rolling points for when it is mounted and being used.

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