Correspondence from Marguerite McBey to James McBey
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.2 x 15.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.14
Keywords
She writes how she has received James' two letters, dated 7 July and 9 July. She reveals how she had sent James a letter at the same time as she had sent her mother a letter, and how she is surprised he has not received it. The letter is mainly regarding a relationship dispute. She also later repeats the correspondence of a previous letter, in case James did not receive it. She states that she had sent air-mail versions of bank statements, and that she did not go to Philadelphia. She also refers to her custodian account.
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.
