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El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).
El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

El Foolk (Photographs of James McBey's Homes).

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1954
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPostcard: 9 x 13.9cm
Envelope: 10.5 x 22.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008298.39
About MePostcard showing a black and white aerial view of El Foolk and the surrounding grounds, one of James McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco. The message on the postcard reads "Best wishes for the New Year from James and Marguerite 1954."

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.