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McBey Receiving Honorary LLD Degree (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Receiving Honorary LLD Degree (Photographs of James McBey)
McBey Receiving Honorary LLD Degree (Photographs of James McBey)

McBey Receiving Honorary LLD Degree (Photographs of James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1495)
Date1934
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.3 x 21.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.67
About MeBlack and white photograph depicting James McBey receiving his honorary LLD from the University of Aberdeen, conferred in 1934.

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.