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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)
Date1934
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions32.7 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.78
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 14 August 1934. He refers to Marguerite's second letter from Tangier, which arrived the previous night. He asked Marguerite to sign and return the "two enclosed letters" (not included in this record). He describes how the day before, he was at Barclay's Bank, and that Marguerite ought not to forget to send particular measurements. He says he is glad Marguerite is enjoying "the place" (he is possibly referring to Tangier here).

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.