Richard Tottie
of 113 and 115, Strangeways, Manchester.
Cabinet maker, linoleum and carpet factor, general decorator, etc.
1892 'This thriving business was established in the year 1861 ..... In 1886 he had the honour to supply the bedroom furniture for the use of Her Majesty the Queen at Newsham House, Liverpool, during her visit to that city. The premises consist of substantial, buildings of handsome exterior, centrally situated in an excellent business position. There are two entrances, with imposing and extensive plate-glass windows. The whole interior of four floors has been built into large and lofty rooms, and presents a very attractive, elegant and imposing appearance. There is a large and comprehensive stock of all kinds of cabinet work, upholstery and carpets, &c. Mr. Tottie has many original and special designs, which display much taste combined with good workmanship, and the whole of the stock shown has been selected with much judgment and knowledge of effect. A large staff of makers and well-chosen hands in the other branches are kept constantly and actively employed. ....'[1]