Bill for James McBey's Stay at Hotel Spaander, Volendam (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Alida Spaander
Date1910
Object NameBill
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions22 x 14cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.20
Keywords
The bill is printed on a folded sheet of paper which has the hotel address on the front, an image of the hotel on the back, and the bill written across the two central pages. McBey stayed from 28 July to 17 August 1910, and was charged 63.80 guilders for this 20 night stay.
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 bill.
