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Dish, Banana Split

Object number2013.80.16

MediumGlass

Credit LineGift of Gloria K. Wolak

DescriptionCololress glass banana split dish. The dish is composed of three flat sections: the base and ends, and the two sides. The base is raised in the middle and curves up at the ends to form the ends of the dish. One end extends further and becomes horizontal to form a handle. The two sides are curved outward and their sides are higher toward the ends dipping down in the middle. The edge around the dish is at a steep angle tilting away from the dish.Dimensions1.75 x 8.75 x 3.625 in. (4.4 x 22.2 x 9.2 cm)
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Klavon's, which document that Klavon's was originally a pharmacy and an ice cream shop. Klavon's Pharmacy opened at 28th and Liberty in 1920. It operated at that location as both a pharmacy and soda/ice cream shop until 1979 when founder James Klavon passed away. For 20 years the building was boarded up until Ray Klavon, grandson of the founder, re-opened the store in 1999 as Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor. In 2013 the family sold the building to a new owner who opened another ice cream shop under the same name.

Related institution Klavon's Pharmacy (founded 1920)

Related person James Klavon

Related person Ray Klavon

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