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McBey Shaving Near the Dead Sea (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Shaving Near the Dead Sea (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Shaving Near the Dead Sea (Photographs of James McBey)

McBey Shaving Near the Dead Sea (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1918
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 12.5 x 8.5cm
Negative: 11.5 x 8.5cm
Envelope: 8.8 x 15cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.57
About MeBlack and white photograph (plus a negative) depicting James McBey shaving at the shore of the Dead Sea .

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.