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 numberABDAG008318.197
Keywords
McBey writes that he is glad that Marguerite was able to get through "Customs" safely, but notes that she was put through a lot of trouble regarding "unmounted stones".
He also writes about an acquaintance removing a desk off their premises without the permission of James or Marguerite McBey. He is surprised that a portrait of "Arthur is down", considering a "permanent obstacle to the good look of the house". He asks Marguerite to hang the "Louis XIV" in the dining room.
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.
