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James McBey with the Imperial Camel Corps (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey with the Imperial Camel Corps (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey with the Imperial Camel Corps (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey with the Imperial Camel Corps (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1917
Object NameNegative
Mediumnegative, envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsNegative: 8.8 x 11.1cm
Envelope: 8.8 x 15.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.45
About MePhotographic negative depicting James McBey riding a camel. It was taken during his time with the Camel Corps, probably in the Egyptian desert in around 1917. The negative is contained within an envelope.

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 this photograph.