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Image Not Available for Telegram to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Telegram to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Image Not Available for Telegram to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Telegram to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1910
Object NameTelegram
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOpen: 14 x 22cm
Closed: 9.8 x 12.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.24
Keywords
About MeTelegram to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera, dated June 1910. The telegram is signed by a "Gillespie", but first name unknown. Telegram was sent to McBey while he stayed at Mount Pleasant in Portsoy, and is regarding hs return. Envelope is included.

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 telegram.