Two manuscript volumes containing accounts of John Carte of Ampthill, giving details of work done as a glazier, and, less frequently, as a plumber and decorator, 1793-1811. Customers are named, as are their places of residence, mostly in the immediate vicinity of Ampthill. Inserted loosely are four bills addressed to Carte for plumbing equipment and glass supplied from Birmingham and London, 1810-1815.
Carte, John
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 627
- Dates of Creation
- 1793-1815
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
No information available at present.
Arrangement
2 volumes
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bought from Stanley Crowe in 1964.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
192 x 160mm
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Custodial History
These volumes were formerly deposited in the Bedfordshire Record Office (Ref: DXX 168/90-1).