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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
Dimensions15.1 x 23.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.57
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 16 August 1932. The letter is addressed to "Swyti dear" (sweetie dear), and McBey writes that he has sent back to "Timothy" the jewel. He wonders if Marguerite is staying a night in Iona. He also says that her mother, Hortense, may not like "sleeping in the sand by the sea".

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.