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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)
Date1932
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.8 x 21.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.55
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 9 August 1932. McBey addresses the letter to "Swyti dear" (sweetie dear), and writes that he was very pleased to receive her letter, joking that she must have had a "very good journey into the Middle Ages". He says that in her absence, everything is fine. That particular day was dull, according to McBey. He discusses Edward Block's first visit to Europe. He claims he feels "quite Spanish". Attached is a drawing of a man with a tartan coat, smoking.

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
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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
1933
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
1933
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1933
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James McBey
1932
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1948
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1919
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Letter from Winifred to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
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1919
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James McBey
1937
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James McBey
1933
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1921
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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1934
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1941
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1939
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Letter from Fay Taylor to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
James McBey
1937