lapel pin; silver "S" with locking pin back; letter "S" represents Sussex Avenue School; ca. 1960's.
Object History
Donor attended Sussex Avenue School in 1964-65 for grade 5, 1965-66 for grade 6 and 1966-1967 for grade 7.
Donor attended McPherson Park Junior Secondary School for grades 8-10 from Sept 1967-June 1970. The double academic and athletic crests and the "Mc" pin were received in grade 10.
Grocery sign The sign is from a neighbourhood grocery on Royal Oak at the Skytrain line: 6949 Royal Oak Avenue. The bulk of the sign is rectangular with a grocery bag and contents extending above the top edge of the sign.
The words "M & B / GROCERY" are written in white text, with "GROCERY" highlighted in neon. The sign was suspended from a horizontal pole with a spear like finial that was mounted at the front of the roof or the store.