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Envelope Containing Hair (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Envelope Containing Hair (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Envelope Containing Hair (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Envelope Containing Hair (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1939
Object NameHair
Mediumhair and paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 9.6 x 12.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.51
About MeEnvelope with "May 1939" handwritten in pencil, inside it there is a small paper package containing hair, possibly shaved by James McBey from one of his lovers.

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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