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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.4 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.6
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 31 August 1948, and sent from Tangier. He discusses how he has recently been trying to get to England, and how on 17 September, he will go via Gibraltar. He requests assistance from Marguerite, regarding details for a portrait of an acquaintance. The details he requires include a photograph of the friend; eye, hair, tie and suit colour. James also says he is elated at the idea of leaving Tangier, but also sad.

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.
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1934
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James McBey
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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James McBey
1934
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James McBey
1947
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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James McBey
1935
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1934
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
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James McBey
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
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James McBey
1934
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1934
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1935