Letter from Alida Spaander to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Alida Spaander
Date1910
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 25 x 20.9cm
Envelope: 11.3 x 15.6cm
Envelope: 11.3 x 15.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.24
Keywords
In the letter Alida expresses how extremely happy she was to receive a letter from McBey, because she thought he had forgotten them all. She explains that she was sorry to hear McBey had been ill and hoped he felt better now, and thanks him for the gift, which she received when she came home a day before Christmas. Alida says that she had also been ill, but hoped to be better soon as she was planning a trip to England.
At the end of the letter Alida explains that she often hears from Mrs Fiddes Watt, but only sometimes hears from Mr Greig. She also talks about business having been quiet, as only 10 artists were currently staying with them, and signs the letter by telling McBey that the whole family send their love, and wish him a "happy and bright new year."
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.
