Letter from Billy Turner to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Eileen Arbuthnot Robertson
(1903 - 1961)
RecipientReceived by
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Datec. 1931
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions22.6 x 17.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.6
Keywords
"Darling M, Excellent McBeys. Will you bring the photo with you, and many thanks for having it done. I meant to phone and suggest I'd leap over and fetch it, but celluloid prevented.
Quarter to eight, and in your ordinary rompers. Another handsome American wife will be around (Arthur Bliss and Mrs; you know them, I don't know?) The way we let you take our men is angelic. We scarcely ever pinch yours. But there; the English are wonderful, I always say, don't you? Don't you? Well, fancy!
Love, Billy."
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 letter.
