Letter from Mary to James McBey (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1914
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 15.7 x 10.1cm
Envelope: 8.2 x 10.9cm
Envelope: 8.2 x 10.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.57
Keywords
"Dear Mae,
Your letters are returned as requested. Had you loved me as you said - you would have given the promise I wished. Now whatever you said - I feel I could never believe you again. Mary."
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.
