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

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

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1929
Object NameMarconigram
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions16.5 x 20.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.45
About MeMarconigram from Anna Lee Smyth to James McBey dated 16 March, and received by "WSL Majestic Sayville Radio", which reads;

"Bon Voyage I Love You. Ann."

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 marconigram.