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James McBey and McBey's Mother and Maternal Aunt (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey and McBey's Mother and Maternal Aunt (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey and McBey's Mother and Maternal Aunt (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey and McBey's Mother and Maternal Aunt (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec.1860 and c.1886
Object NameNegative
Mediumnegative, envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsNegative: 8.5 x 11.7cm
Negative Envelope: 12 x 7.8cm
Manila Envelope: 11.5 x 14.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.27
About MeTwo photographic negatives (on one sheet) depicting James McBey aged 3 years on a tricycle (c.1886) and two young girls, believed to be McBey's mother and maternal aunt (c.1860). Both photographs were taken in Aberdeen.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as these negatives.