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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
Dimensions32.6 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.85
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 1 September 1934. He hopes Marguerite had not gone to a particular bull fight, as it would mean she would have to travel 60 miles in the dark back to Tangier. He refers to the death of an acquaintance as reported in the newspapers, and also asks if Marguerite would like any more cacti. He writes about having the Patons over for dinner that Friday, and how they played Ludo.

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.