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Envelope Addressed to William Rothenstein (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Envelope Addressed to William Rothenstein (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Envelope Addressed to William Rothenstein (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Envelope Addressed to William Rothenstein (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Bradford, England, 1872 - 1954)
Date1914
Object NameEnvelope
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 10.8 x 13.4cm
Paper: 2 x 8.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.60
About MeEnvelope addressed to; "W. Rothenstein Esq, Far Oakridge, Stroud", inside this envelope is a tiny note handwritten in pencil, which is now faded and illegible. "16 April 1914, "between writing this", and some illegible text are also written in pencil on the envelope.

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.