Posctard from Lindie Gillan to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1904
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.7 x 13.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.33
Keywords
Postcard reads:
"What has come of you of late been very busy I suppose! I met [illegible] Summers & she was asking about the Photos. Have you got them finished yet? We are all fine & safe was quite well when we heard the weather has [illegible] now & I doubt we are in for bad weather quite soon Lindie Gillan"
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.