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A McBey Banknote (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
A McBey Banknote (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
A McBey Banknote (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

A McBey Banknote (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.5 x 6.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.29
About MeUndated article printed in an unknown newspaper, which talks about a Wimbeldon man who has become the proud owner of a James McBey £1 banknote dated 1 May 1904, there were thought to only be three in circulation.

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 newspaper article.