Letter from Wynne Overton to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Wynne Overton
Date1925
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions15.4 x 11.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.35
Keywords
"My dear Mae, What I thought was right, I was in a horrible mess when I got home and I didn't realize until then what you had done, Mae I wanted to be with you because I couldn't sleep all night I felt so bad and sick. I want to see you again soon. Love from Wynne."
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.
