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Envelope Addressed to James McBey
Image Not Available for Envelope Addressed to James McBey

Envelope Addressed to James McBey

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Employee of Goupil & Co.)
Date1912
Object NameEnvelope
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.2 x 17.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009090.26
Keywords
About MeEnvelope Addressed to James McBey. The postage mark indicates 10 July 1912, and the envelope is addressed to his 8 Wharfdale Street address, in London. On the reverse is a print advertising Eneas Mackay's business.

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 letter.