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Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)
Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Portrait of James McBey (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Photographer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1930s
Object NamePhotographs
Mediumphotograph and negative
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotographs: 7.5 x 6cm
Negative: 7 x 6.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.65
About MeSeries of five black and white photographs plus a negative depicting James McBey wearing a patterned bow-tie. According to an inscription on the reverse, the photographs were taken by "M." (probably Marguerite).

These objects are 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 photographs and negative.