Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Wages Book, 8 September 1951 to 31 December 1959
Wages Book, 8 September 1951 to 31 December 1959
Image Not Available for Wages Book, 8 September 1951 to 31 December 1959

Wages Book, 8 September 1951 to 31 December 1959

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1951-1959
Object NameBook
Mediumcanvas, card, paper and ink
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions32.5 x 28 x 1.5cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089062
Keywords
About MeBlue hardback book that records wages paid to staff during the date range specified. The columns on the ledger include: gross wages, income tax, National Insurance, savings group, total deductions and amount paid. The company was employing around 13 people at this time. Canvas cover with 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).

There are no works to discover for this record.