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Package Containing Unknown Materials (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Package Containing Unknown Materials (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)
Package Containing Unknown Materials (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Package Containing Unknown Materials (Letters and Memorabilia Belonging to James McBey)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925
Object NamePackage
Mediumpaper and unknown materials
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsEnvelope: 9.5 x 14.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008357.61
About MeEnvelope containing tiny silver pieces, which look a bit like pencil lead, and an orange powder with a sand like texture. The date 18/2/25 is handwritten 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 package.