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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
Dimensions24.9 x 20.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.59
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 15 August 1932, and addressed to "Swyti dear" (sweetie dear). McBey writes how Newburgh made Marguerite "quite poetic"; her description of the area made him feel as though he was there with her. He says he would have enjoyed going to Newburgh with her. He mentions he has received the jade, and that Marguerite's mother, Hortense, would probably try and buy a very similar object, perhaps at an auction. He asks if she had enquired about the fishing at Newburgh.

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
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1942
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