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Image Not Available for Cash Book, 1 October 1962 to 8 March 1964
Cash Book, 1 October 1962 to 8 March 1964
Image Not Available for Cash Book, 1 October 1962 to 8 March 1964

Cash Book, 1 October 1962 to 8 March 1964

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1962-1964
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 numberABDMS089068
Keywords
About MeOne of seven cash books that records cash sales and purchases during the date range specified. The left-hand page records totals for cash sales and credit sales. The right-hand page records an itemised list of all cash purchases, including wages, payments to suppliers, bank, postage, tram, etc. Red hardback ledger notebook with a canvas cover 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.