Passport Certificate (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1956
Object NameDocument
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions15.2 x 20.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.19
Keywords
The document is signed by "le Gouverneur", dated 13 December 1956, and printed in French and Arabic.
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 document.