Document case
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
100 x 250 mm; 320 mm (Length)
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Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 434558
Summary
A black document case previously belonging to Lady Brownlow (Maude Buckle) and containing, A. A quantity of papers dealing with the sale and movement of the effects from Lady Brownlow's residence 'The Mount', Market Harborough. Also included are details of furntiure, textiles, china, etc. to be moved from Ashridge to Belton House on the sale in 1927. B. An envelope containing a collection of personal letters in the Brownlow family including, letters from the late Lord Brownlow to his mother dated 1936, within these letters there is constant mention of George 5th's death and Lord Brownlow's association with the Prince of Wales, the future Edward 8th. There is also a small envelope containing the Baptismal Certificate for Maude Buckle dated 1870 and the Birth certificate for Elizabeth Barbara Cust dated 1896. C. A collection of typed pages detailing the duties of the house staff in 1926. This was compiled by Maude Buckle for an applicant for the position of Housekeeper. Includes House Maids, Odd Man, House Boy and includes details of the Chimneys swept in 1926 within the House there is also details of the Duties of a ladies maid, an application for the position and a reference for the applicant.