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

Correspondence from Marguerite McBey to James McBey

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sender (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 numberABDAG008318.16
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from Marguerite McBey to James McBey, dated 15 August 1948. Marguerite writes that she has received the letter of 27 July, that she is amused at Joan's reaction (noted in ADAG008318.15); she recommends James ought to discuss their relationship, if he felt the need, with "Molly [...], Kay or Lisbeth", not Joan.

She also states that McBey ought to tell Shait that there ought to be no more of his children running around Jalobey.

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.