Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24.3 x 15.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.207
Keywords
"Bring (1) as little clothes as you can
(2) [illegible] Case.
2 boxes of (3) 25 Longfellow Cigars each
(4) 2 Artex shirts (the least worn) i.e. the grey"
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.
