Alexander Adam records
Primary maker
Adam, Alexander
Production date
1934-1938
Description
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Object detail
Alexander's eldest son was a tanner but emigrated to Holland. (Note: records of the business held at Municipal Archives of Delft, Netherlands). He left behind an illegitimate son, Robert Adam, who became a lock and hinge maker and founded what was to become the safemaking business. The safe making business was carried on by three generations : Robert (1818-1862), his eldest son, Alexander (1846-1898) and two of Alexander's sons, Alexander (1871-c. 1940s) and John (1876-c. 1940s). The business closed when the last retired or died (date unknown)
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