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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
Dimensions32.5 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.81
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 18 August 1934. Two sheets. McBey writes about an acquaintance - Mrs Hurst - who expects a friend to stay for free, and had not spent a single penny on laundry while she stayed at McBey's home in London - "we can't pay for a stranger's laundry",

He also lists advice regarding fleas, birthday letters, wickless stoves, Tangier Harbour, the garage, and the pond (see ABDAG008318.80).

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.