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Image Not Available for Cash Book, 12 November 1960 to 26 September 1961
Cash Book, 12 November 1960 to 26 September 1961
Image Not Available for Cash Book, 12 November 1960 to 26 September 1961

Cash Book, 12 November 1960 to 26 September 1961

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1960-1961
Object NameBook
Mediumcanvas, card, paper and ink
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions20.4 x 12.4 x 1.5cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089066
Keywords
About MeOne of seven cash books that records cash sales and purchases during the date range specified. The left-hand page row headings are as follows: Cash Sales, Credit Sales and Bank. The right-hand page records an itemised list of all cash purchases, including wages, payments to suppliers, bank, postage, tram, etc. Blue hardback ledger notebook with a canvas cover and a red taped spine.

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.