Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1937
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsSheet One: 25.3 x 19.8cm
Sheet Two: 17.5 x 13.3cm
Envelope: 9.5 x 13.8cm
Sheet Two: 17.5 x 13.3cm
Envelope: 9.5 x 13.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.171
Keywords
He writes about his day in Aberdeen, visting the art gallery, and his visits to Berwick and Newburgh.
On the second sheet, McBey notes that, despite having just telephoned Marguerite, he realises that he forgot to mention when "Miss Zahn goes away". He also writes that he has ten black frames in the "little annexe of the studio".
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.
