Envelope with hair taken from Anne Finlay (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
ProducerProduced by
Anne Finlay
(Edinburgh, Scotland, 1898 - 1963)
Date1924
Object NameHair
Mediumhair and paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 9.6 x 15.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG008357.50
Keywords
"Hair taken from Anne to make my side whiskers for "Goya" in Chelsea Arts Ball, 31 Dec - 1 Jan."
A photograph of James McBey and Anne Finlay dressed for this occasion is also in the collection, see ABDAG008302.140.
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 hair.
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A gift of a lock of hair is often seen as a sign of love and affection. Anne Finlay and James McBey had a love affair and attended the 1924 Chelsea Art Ball together.
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