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James McBey Landing in the United States with Immigration (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Landing in the United States with Immigration (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Landing in the United States with Immigration (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey Landing in the United States with Immigration (Photographs of James McBey)

Subject (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1940
Object NameNegative
Mediumnegative
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions6.1 x 6.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.77
About MeNegative depicting James McBey landing back in the United States after a trip to Cuba. A piece of paper accompanying the negative explains that James is travelling with a gentleman from 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 negative.