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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
Dimensions27.6 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.23
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from Marguerite McBey to James McBey, dated 13 September 1948. Two sheets. Marguerite writes that with her camera and a roll of film she took a colour photograph of the portrait, and that she is delighted she can finally give a colour photograph to McBey. She also wonders if McBey is enjoying England,

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.