LID

Dimensions6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)

Object numberHF.2022.1.2.10

DescriptionThe paper lid of an ice cream in a Dixie cup. The lid is beige with red font and is divided in half at the center horizontally. The bottom half of the lid has "Dixie / Cup of / Perfection / Sundae / Butterscotch / Central Creameries / Limited / Charlottetown, P.E.I." written on it. The top half of the lid has an image of stacked cards with the United Nations symbol and encourages consumers to collect the lids in exchange for a miniature flag.

Narrative

This dixie cup lid 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.

Central Creameries Limited was founded by John Percival Simmonds, along with others in 1921. In 1976, the company was bought by Perfection Foods.

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