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James McBey on the Roof of the Packard Hotel, Havana Cuba (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey on the Roof of the Packard Hotel, Havana Cuba (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey on the Roof of the Packard Hotel, Havana Cuba (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey on the Roof of the Packard Hotel, Havana Cuba (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1940
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12 x 8.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.76
About MeBlack and white photograph, taken in June 1940, depicting James McBey looking out over the roof of the Packard Hotel, Havana Cuba.

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.