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Image Not Available for Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
Image Not Available for 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)
Date1941
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24.5 x 15.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.205
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 17 April 1941. He describes a commotion outside - due to a fire, for McBey later describes seeing five fire engines. It means he hurries the letter, and finishes earlier than he possibly intended.

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.
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