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James McBey Working on his Rigging Dockyard Model (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Working on his Rigging Dockyard Model (Photographs of James McBey)
James McBey Working on his Rigging Dockyard Model (Photographs of James McBey)

James McBey Working on his Rigging Dockyard Model (Photographs of James McBey)

Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1944
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph, negative and paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 17.7 x 12.6cm
Photograph: 14.2 x 13.2cm
Negative: 7.3 x 7cm
Envelope: 8.9 x 15.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008295.80
About MeTwo copies of a black and white photograph, with negative, depicting James McBey repairing a rigging dockyard model in his studio at 11 Macdougal Alley, New York.

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.