Postcard from Bella Grant to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1911
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.9 x 13.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.35
About MePostcard from Bella Grant to James McBey, dated 10 April 1911. Grant discusses her voyage on the SS. Persic (image is of SS. Persic), which travelled regularly from Liverpool to Sydney.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.
Stoneywood Papermill
mid 19th-mid 20th Century
1959
Keith Henderson
Aberdeen "Daily Journal" Office