Bride Wants No Gifts (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Subject
Margot Murray
(Scotland, active 1919 - 1947)
Subject
Dr William Murray
Date1931
Object NameNewspaper Article
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions3.7 x 5.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.11
Keywords
"My daughter expects to travel a good deal wither her husband. She is not furnishing a house and does not want superflous stuff for which she has no use."
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 article.
