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

Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.5 x 18.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.28
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 29 September 1948. Two sheets. James writes that he has sent a letter to the architect Eldridge Snyder, thanking him for his correspondence, the plans, and the sketches. He feels he will not have a difficulty with regards to the size. He notes that it will be necessary for the painting to accompany him on his journey to America, rather than simply sending it. He says that he did not receive a cable referred to in a conversation with Mrs. Palmer. Regarding the date of the delivery of the portrait, he worries he cannot bother Mrs. Palmer any more - "I feel I have bothered her enough". He asks Marguerite if she can get the architect to make the decision.

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.
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Letter from Alida Spaander to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Letter from Alida Spaander to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey
1910
Correspondence between James McBey and Marguerite McBey
Correspondence between James McBey and Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Letter from Clemence Bonnet to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Letter from Clemence Bonnet to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey
1942
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)
Letter from James McBey to The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)
James McBey
1921
Correspondence from James McBey About His Birthday
Correspondence from James McBey About His Birthday
James McBey
1931
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1932
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1948
Image Not Available for Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
n.d.
Image Not Available for Correspondence from G.P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey
Correspondence from G.P. Putnam's Sons Ltd. to James McBey
James McBey
1933
Image Not Available for Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1939
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1932
Image Not Available for Correspondence from James McBey to G.P. Putnam's Sons Ltd., copy for reference
Correspondence from James McBey to G.P. Putnam's Sons Ltd., copy for reference
James McBey
1932
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1934
Letter from Gladys Forrest to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Letter from Gladys Forrest to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey
1930
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1935
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1934
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1932
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1934
Letter from Alida Spaander to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Letter from Alida Spaander to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey
1948
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1933