Historical information

The Cramond and Dickson Store was a major one in Warrnambool operating from 1856 to 1973. Both John Glass Cramond and James Dickson , the original firm partners were prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool.

Significance

These labels are important ones because the Cramond and Dickson store was major one on the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets, Warrnambool. We have several articles emanating from this department store.

Physical description

.1,.2, .3 black paper rectangular adhesive label with white text in varied fonts and a space for writing. The reverse indicates that it has been removed from another piece of paper.
.4,.5,.5.1 Cream rectangular adhesive labels with gold coloured text and a decorative border. .5 has a tear on the lower edge . .5.1 has a piece of 'blu tack' on the reverse.
.6,.7 White rectangular card with dark blue text and a decorative border.
.8 Cream rectangular label with dark blue text and a decorative border. It is discoloured.

Inscriptions & markings

.1,.2,.3 From Cramond & Dickson GENERAL DRAPERY GLOVES HOSIERY MILLINERY MANTLES UNDERCLOTHING MEN'S OUTFITTING WARRNAMBOOL
.4,.5,.5.1 C&D Reliable Footwear. Description --------- Size --- Last--- No.
.6,.7 MANUFACTURED EXPRESSELY FOR CRAMOND AND DICKSON WARRNAMBOOL Size....... Qual.....
.8 FROM Cramond and Dickson Outfitters, General Drapers, Importers &c ,WARRNAMBOOL A pencilled mark is C c1900

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