Correspondence from James McBey to Mrs Bryce, with Original Sketch
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
A.J.C. Bryce
Date1913
Object NamePostcard
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.9 x 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017714.25
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Mrs Bryce, with Original Sketch, dated 9 July 1913. The postcard is regarding outgrowing clothes, with McBey joking that he will have to return to England in a "bathing suit". The sketch is of a man, likely McBey, swimming.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 postcard and original sketch.
