CANDY WRAPPER

Dimensions6.2 x 3.2 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)

Object numberHF.2022.1.2.6

DescriptionA paper tag in red, white and blue with a stamped product code along the top edge: "54 12". In yellow cursive font is "Gilchrists" against a red back ground on the top half of the tag. Below this is stamped "Iced Cup Cakes 10¢". The bottom edge of the tag is blue with yellow font "Gilchrist Baking Co. Ltd. / Toronto".
Narrative

This cupcake wrapper was discovered along with a collection of other candy wrappers during renovations at a former Lebanese grocery store on the corner of Pownal and Richmond Streets in Charlottetown. The owners were still in contact with the daughters of Saied and Esma Kays, the owners of the grocers. When the daughters saw the pile of candy wrappers, they shared how when they used to help their parents in the store, they would partake in some candy tasting and then hide the wrappers in an opening underneath the countertop to avoid being caught.

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