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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey)
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey)
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey)

Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1931
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.3 x 18.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.49
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite Loeb (later McBey), dated 27 February 1931. James writes that he has been treated like an "invalid of royal blood", when royal blood was at a "premium".

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.