Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1947
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.5 x 18.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.195
Keywords
McBey writes that he felt very lonely when Marguerite left on the Friday evening, and that he did not go out on the Saturday, though friends came over to discuss Palestine and "the Desert victory". He notes that he saw the silver at Sotheby's on the Monday.
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.
