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Envelope from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Envelope from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Envelope from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Envelope from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1933
Object Nameenvelope
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.1 x 16cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.65
Keywords
About MeEnvelope from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 13 March 1933. Envelope is empty, but has the following written on it:

"To Swyti, With love. 13 March 1933"

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.