Postcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Eva Anderson
Date1909
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions14 x 8.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.2
Keywords
The postcard reads:
"Dear Mr. McBey
We arrived all safe had a note from Pa this morning saying he intends going to Swansea for his holidays but we will let you know when we return to Aberdeen.
Love to Grandmother & yourself Yours Eva XXX"
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 postcard.