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Alban Schofield Emery
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- Textual record
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Fonds
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Physical description
25 cm of textual records
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Biographical history
This fonds consists of financial and accounting records, including the time books of David Catte, cabinet maker who did much of the fine finishing work for Emery and a record book of the plans (900) with names of customers for whom furniture was designed. There are also 800 workbench plans, a scrapbook of designs, negatives, glass slides and drawings. A copy of "Cabinet Makers Assistant" (London: Blackie & Son, 1863) is also included.
Custodial history
Information about the custody of these records prior to acquisition is incomplete.
Scope and content
This fonds consists of financial and accounting records, including the time books of David Catte, cabinet maker who did much of the fine finishing work for Emery and a record book of the plans (900) with names of customers for whom furniture was designed. There are also 800 workbench plans, a scrapbook of designs, negatives, glass slides and drawings. A copy of "Cabinet Makers Assistant" (London: Blackie & Son, 1863) is also included.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Acquired from Alban S. Emery, 1973
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Language of material
- English
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No restrictions
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Brief overview of fonds
Associated materials
The workbench plans and scrapbook were transferred to the Humanities Division of the Museum.