Envelope from Margot Murray to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

RecipientReceived by James McBey (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)

SenderSent by Margot Murray (Scotland, active 1919 - 1947)

RecipientReceived by Marguerite McBey (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)

Date1931

Object NameEnvelope

Mediumpaper and ink

ClassificationsMcBey

Dimensions9.5 x 11.9cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG008357.14

Keywords

About MeEnvelope postmarked 14 November 1931, and sent to James and Marguerite McBey by Margot Murray. Marguerite has handwritten "Margot's Marriage" in pencil on the envelope, which initially contained, ABDAG008357.15 - ABDAG008357.17.

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 envelope.

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