Letter from G. Bach to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
G. Bach
Date1929
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 22.9 x 17.8cm
Envelope: 8.9 x 13.6cm
Envelope: 8.9 x 13.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.48
Keywords
"Dear James, I have not been to see you for quite a long time but may look you up one of these days. I am sorry that friends of yours thought my lady was yours of course she is not it is my affair and none of theirs. G. Bach."
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.
