Rose from Jeannie Gordon (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Jeannie Gordon
Date1904
Object NameFlower
Mediumpaper and dried flower
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 7.5 x 10cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.46
Keywords
"A rose received at Insch from Jeannie Gordon 2 July 1904 before kissing me."
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 rose.
