Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions22.4 x 14.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.26
Keywords
"Panel 29x40 or 25x36 plan sight 24x30 or 24x35 details in post Good luck Marguerite."
He claims that the sizes are illogical, but notes that he need not worry about below the waist line of Mr. Palmer at the moment.
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.
