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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)
Date1933
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.2 x 17.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.60
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated July 1933, and sent from Kilmarnock. Addressed to "Swyti" (sweetie), McBey writes that he had a pleasant journey, the "delightful" "chill [in the] air". He says that a mutual acquaintance, Gwen, was disappointed that Marguerite had not joined them. He hopes Marguerite arrived home safely.

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
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1932
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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1933
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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James McBey
1934
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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James McBey
1932
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James McBey
1932
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James McBey
1947
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
James McBey
1933
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James McBey
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James McBey
1948
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Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
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