Medical Note for James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Associated
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1900
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.7 x 11.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.26
Keywords
Note reads:
"This is to certify that I have Examined Mr James McBey, 42 Union Grove find that his hearing power is nearly normal. (though he suffers from acondition [illegible] that might impair it if [illegible] ). and is likely to remain so. [illegible] MD."
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 document.