Correspondence from Edward Verrall Lucas to James and Marguerite McBey
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1934
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.5 x 12.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009504.11
Keywords
Letter reads:
"[illegible] McBeys, I don't envy you those two incompatibles but I think you are wise to be out of England at Christmas. I too shall be away then, and [illegible] Let us then, each of us, [illegible] be February Full Joys. I miss you. EV."
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 letter.
