Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1959
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 9.3 x 16.5cm
Sheet One: 21.5 x 14cm
Sheet Two: 20.3 x 13.2cm
Sheet One: 21.5 x 14cm
Sheet Two: 20.3 x 13.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.217
Keywords
With ABDAG008318.218, this is one of his last two letters to Marguerite - he died in December 1959.
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.
