MacRobertson Original 1921 Industrial Pictorial 'A Young Man and a Nail Can'

An antique pictorial publication titled 'A Young Man and a Nail Can'. This publication reveals the history and workings of MacRobertson Chocolate, a Melbourne based confectioner. Published 1921.

At the height of his success Macpherson Robertson owned seventeen factories and employed over 3000 people, an astounding Australian commercial achievement.
Full of fascinating factory photos, staff photos, machinery and equipment, and transportation.

The publication includes 9 full colour pictures at the rear, showing products such as Cinderella Bon Bons, Candy Easter Eggs and Chocolate Wrappings. This book is not only a glimpse into Australian industrial history, but also a captivating advertising artefact and exceptional piece of Australian ephemera.

In overall good condition for its age, with condition notes as follows (and pictured): 

• The cover has come away from the spine at the front
• One page has damage to the bottom
• The cover is worn
• Originally bound in a leather hard cover, now absent
• Majority of photos and pages are in very good/excellent condition.

Details

• Publisher: The Specialty Press
• Origin: Melbourne, Australia
• Era: 1920s
• Subject: MacRobertson Chocolate
• Book Type: Paperback
• Measures: approx. 290mm x 230mm
• Page Number: 92 pages