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Fragment of a Letter From James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Fragment of a Letter From James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Fragment of a Letter From James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Fragment of a Letter From James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 x 20.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.24
Keywords
About MeFragment of a Letter From James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 13 September 1948. The first page is missing. In this second page, McBey writes that he takes writing materials to the car now, and that he will send a cheque to an acquaintance.

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.