Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1932
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.8 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.54
Keywords
The letter is addressed to "Swyti" (sweetie). McBey writes that he believes Marguerite to have had a "glorious day to go North", hoping that Edinburgh met her expectations. He provides some advice about money in Edinburgh, and transport costs, as an afterthought.
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.
