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Christopher Suhr menu collection

Identifier(s): H2022.88/1-613

 Collection

Scope and contents

Collection comprises of menus from Melbourne suburbs and surrounds, country Victoria, and travel destinations including ship and plane menus.

Dates

  • circa 1950-circa 2012

Conditions governing use

This work is in copyright. Copyright restrictions apply.

Biographical / Historical

Christopher Suhr started this collection in the late 60's and continued it until his death in 2012. He was well known in the hospitality industry and was a teacher for over 30 years.

Extent

613 pieces of ephemera (menus) : printed ; 53.4 x 42.2 cm or smaller

Language

English

Immediate source of acquisition

Gift; Christopher Suhr; 2019.

General note

Many of the menus include colourful illustrations.

Title
Guide to the Christopher Suhr menu collection
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository details

Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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