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Image Not Available for Trade Book by Supplier, 14 August 1950 to 4 October 1955
Trade Book by Supplier, 14 August 1950 to 4 October 1955
Image Not Available for Trade Book by Supplier, 14 August 1950 to 4 October 1955

Trade Book by Supplier, 14 August 1950 to 4 October 1955

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1950-1955
Object NameBook
Mediumcanvas, card, paper and ink
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions39 x 27 x 8.5cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089041
Keywords
Other Titles
  • Sales Ledger No. 9
About MeOne of two large trade books that records all purchases from suppliers during the date range specified. The pages are laid out like ledgers alphabetically from Allen & Hanburys to John Wyeth Limited, with a full list of all suppliers at the back. "Sales Ledger No. 9" is marked on the spine. Several loose invoices and letters are inserted. Cream canvas-covered hardback book with paper pages and thread binding.

This object is part of an extensive archive of Davidson & Kay financial records held in the collection. The firm of Davidson & Kay was legally established in 1862, although chemists’ businesses operated at the same premises from the late 18th century. At its height the firm had two branches: one in the city centre at 205 Union Street (subsequently 219 Union Street) and one in the West End at 8 Wellington Place (subsequently 3 Alford Place). In addition to local clientele, a number of royal customers and country estates held accounts with the firm; indeed, a royal warrant was granted by Queen Victoria in 1884. The company traded for most of the 20th century, ceasing business in the late 1970s.

Access to these records is subject to the Data Protection Act (1998).