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Image Not Available for Postcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Postcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Image Not Available for Postcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Postcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
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
About MePostcard from "Eva" to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera. Dated 10th August 1909. "Eva" is possibly a family member. She mentions that she will inform James McBey of when she intends to return to Aberdeen, and sends love to "Grandmother".

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.