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Postcard with a Captioned Sketch (Postcards Associated with James McBey)
Postcard with a Captioned Sketch (Postcards Associated with James McBey)
Postcard with a Captioned Sketch (Postcards Associated with James McBey)

Postcard with a Captioned Sketch (Postcards Associated with James McBey)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1929
Object NamePostcard
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.7 x 14.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008344.6
Keywords
About MePostcard with a reproduction of a sketch depicting a young boy being treated in hospital with the caption, "Friday April 15th 12.01AM, "Do you think I could have a cigarette."" A handwritten message on the reverse of the postcard reads, "To J.B. In memory of "our op"! Polly."

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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