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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
Dimensions26.6 x 18.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.208
Keywords
About MeCorrespondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey, dated 16 April 1941. McBey writes from Philadelphia, noting that when he returned to the studio the day before, he received mail from Marguerite's mother, Hortense, which included:

"(1) a formal invitation to [illegible] Lowell Thomas at [illegible] House on 29th April [...]
(2) A bill from Saks [...]
(3) A City of Philadelphia tax bil [...]
(4) A letter from Klein & Goodman [...]
(5) A letter from Mrs Bishop"

He wonders if Marguerite can visit New York for a day.

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.