Manuscript book
Alfred Starley (merchant)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1924 - 1938
Materials
Paper
Measurements
17 x 11 cm
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 941632
Summary
Account book for Alfred Starley, fishmonger, poulterer and ice merchant, … Mayfair, W. Accounts made out in manuscript to the Countess of Stamford, irregularly from 1924 to 1938. Bound in red cloth, gold lettered, window in upper board for account holder. Pencil manuscript accounts at rear, headed 'Bollington, and dated from July /36. Some pages torn out.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Makers and roles
Alfred Starley (merchant), retailer