Letter from "Maisee" to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1928
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 17.8 x 11.4cm
Envelope: 8.2 x 13.4cm
Envelope: 8.2 x 13.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.13
Keywords
A sub note at the end says that "Maisee" will await McBey's phone call, but also apologies for the main content of the letter as she writes, "I am afraid this has turned frightfully dirty."
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.
