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George Shepherd in Pharmacy Davidson & Kay, 219 Union Street
George Shepherd in Pharmacy Davidson & Kay, 219 Union Street
George Shepherd in Pharmacy Davidson & Kay, 219 Union Street
George Shepherd in Pharmacy Davidson & Kay, 219 Union Street

George Shepherd in Pharmacy Davidson & Kay, 219 Union Street

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1913 - 1985)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
DateC.1960
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions7.6 x 10.9cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS079237
Keywords
About MeDavidson & Kay Limited was an Aberdeen pharmacy business with a history reaching back to the early 1800s, and possibly earlier.

George Shepherd worked with the company as apprentice and pharmacist, returning to the business after serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War 2. He collected a large amount of material relating to Davidson & Kay, and later presented this collection to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums

Pharmacy Davidson and Kay
George Shepherd
C.1960