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Christmas Card from Anna Lee Smyth to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Christmas Card from Anna Lee Smyth to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Christmas Card from Anna Lee Smyth to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Christmas Card from Anna Lee Smyth to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1929
Object NameChristmas Card
Mediumcard and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.2 x 7.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.43
About MeChristmas card sent to James McBey by Anna Lee Smyth with a series of small pictures in red ink, and "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" on the front. On the reverse Anna has written "J from" and affixed a black and white photograph of herself.

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 Christmas card.
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