Letter from Fay Taylor to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Fay Taylor
Date1937
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 18.1 x 11.5cm
Envelope: 9.4 x 12cm
Envelope: 9.4 x 12cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.38
Keywords
Fay continues by complaining that the increase in income tax to 5p in the pound and the terrible climate has brought her to the decision to leave for London for good "about September next" to make a home in South Africa. She feels the climate is good there and income tax is low, but asks McBey if he knows the country.
At the end of the letter Fay tells McBey how much she would love to see both himself and Marguerite again, and invites them along for a sherry on Friday 28th between 6 and 7. Fay also mentions that she hopes they had not been worried by the "Spanish business" which seemed to be getting worse.
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.
