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Charlie Walker with a Woman in a Fur Coat (Photographs of People in James McBey's Life)
Charlie Walker with a Woman in a Fur Coat (Photographs of People in James McBey's Life)
Charlie Walker with a Woman in a Fur Coat (Photographs of People in James McBey's Life)

Charlie Walker with a Woman in a Fur Coat (Photographs of People in James McBey's Life)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1928
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.3 x 8.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017630.1
About MeSepia photograph of a woman (not Marguerite) huddling in a fur coat with Charlie Walker. The inscription on the reverse tells us that this picture was taken in Lundie, Angus in 1928. A cheeky ditty is also penned on the reverse, presumably by Walker:

A Scottish Drama
Spot the Lady
or
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.

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.