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Correspondence from Putnam & Company, Ltd. to James McBey
Image Not Available for Correspondence from Putnam & Company, Ltd. to James McBey

Correspondence from Putnam & Company, Ltd. to James McBey

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1934
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25 x 20.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009504.27
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from Putnam & Company, Ltd. to James McBey, regarding plan for book. Mr. Huntington (chairman of Putnam & Company Ltd.) recommends the subject to be "Scottish Life and Character", requesting a synopsis should McBey find the idea agreeable. Letter is dated 28 November 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 letter.