Notes, letters and certificates

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Notes by Carol Wischnowsky relating to her employment at Quay's Pharmacy, Devon Street West, in the 1970s. Letters and certificates for courses in cosmetic and photographic products awarded to Carol Wischnowsky and Annette Waldron nee Curd in the 1970s and 1980s.

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  Part 1

A typed account (five pages), with photographs, titled ‘Quays Pharmacy. New Plymouth. Circa 1970s.’ By Carol Wischnowsky. The notes cover the history of Quay’s pharmacy at 93 Devon Street West, before it was owned by Charles Quay, details about other employees including Annette Curd, information about daily routines related to dispensing, selling cosmetic products, accounting, window-dressing, contraception, chiropody.

  Part 2

Three letters and six certificates awarded to Carol Wischnowsky, for completion of training relating to 4711 (brand name) cologne and fragrance, Clairol and Wella hair products, Agfa photofinishing, Shiseido and Max Factor makeup and skin products and Helena Rubenstein beauty.

  Part 3

Ten certificates awarded to Annette Waldron nee Curd for completion of training relating to 4711 (brand name) cologne and fragrance, Napro, Steiner and Helene Curtis hair products, Braidwood Nutrition, Shiseido and Max Factor makeup and skincare, and Kodak photographic products.

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ARC2023-012
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