Strange Signals by James McBey (Postcards Associated with James McBey)
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
OwnerOwned by
Albert H. Wiggin
(Medfield, Massachusetts, USA, 1868 - 1951)
Datec. 1941
Object NamePostcard
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.9 x 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008344.3
Keywords
In 1959 H. H. Kynett donated another of the original etchings from this edition to Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums, see ABDAG002931. The postcard was printed by The Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Connecticut.
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 postcard.