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Identification Slip (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Identification Slip (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)
Identification Slip (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Identification Slip (Legal Documents Belonging to James McBey)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1942
Object NameIdentification Card
Mediumcard and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.7 x 12.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009505.34
About MeTypewritten identification slip with the reference number "162942", which belonged to James McBey. The card is dated 19 June 1942 and states; "When you call at the Immigration and Naturalization Office for information, bring this with you."

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 identification card.