Hotel Spaander, Volendam (Postcards Associated with James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Alida Spaander
Date1912
Object NamePostcard
Mediumcard 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 numberABDAG008344.7
Keywords
In the message Alida explains, "I don't know if this card will reach you but I will try. I wrote several times to Holland to the old address but my letters were unanswered." She then asks how McBey is and states, "I am longing to see you again." The rest of the message explains that the photograph on the postcard is a picture of the newly developed hotel. In the final part of her message Alida wishes McBey good luck and a happy new year, and encourages him to write to her. Alida signs the end of her message "With love Blon Alida."
The postcard was addressed to "James McBey, British Post Office, Tetuan, Morocco."
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.
Frank Donnelly
early 20th Century
