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Fragment of Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Fragment of Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Fragment of Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Fragment of Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.2 x 16.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.75
Keywords
About MeFragment of Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, undated. Fragment begins discussing an object that apparently gives off insufficent light, and McBey asks Marguerite if she would prefer for him to bring a lamp. It is likely this fragment is in reference to the drawing of a lamp ABDAG008318.73.

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.