Antwerp (Postcards Associated with James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Eileen Arbuthnot Robertson
(1903 - 1961)
Date1945
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 numberABDAG008344.5
Keywords
"April 15th, Love to you from Antwerp, from Billy (temporary Captain in the A.T.S. and no one has ever looked more irrelevant in uniform!"
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.
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