Letter from Winifred to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Wynne Overton
Date1919
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.7 x 11.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.12
Keywords
Winifred then talks about how she is horribly lonely without James, but doesn't think he will believe her. She says she has moved into the same room as before and the house is absolutely full, with more people moving into the top flat tomorrow.
Winifred then tells McBey that she couldn't make out what he said just as the train was leaving, but that she had lots to say to him. Explaining, "I wish you were here, you could easily get a room of course if you do want to come, and the change would do you good." She then talks about her family's concerns about her living in London alone, and says that McBey has been good to her.
A note at the end of the letter reads, "P.S. I haven't got the gold chain here."
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.
