Letter from James McBey to Mr. Young (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1957
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.9 x 21.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.21
Keywords
"I have definitely abandoned my domicile of origin to a residence in Tangier, Morocco with an American Nationality, so that my estate after death will be administered under American law."
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.
