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Shail's Mother (Photographs of Morocco)
Shail's Mother (Photographs of Morocco)
Shail's Mother (Photographs of Morocco)

Shail's Mother (Photographs of Morocco)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1938
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.4 x 9.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017712.9
About MeBlack and white photograph of an elderly Moroccan woman identified as Shail's mother. See ABDAG017712.8 for Shail planting trees for James and Marguerite McBey on Cherifian Rocks; land which was purchased alongside Jalobey, one of James and Marguerite McBey's homes in Tangier, Morocco.


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 photograph.