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Mr. McBey's Post Bag (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Mr. McBey's Post Bag (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
Mr. McBey's Post Bag (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Mr. McBey's Post Bag (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Daten.d.
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions9.5 x 7.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.48
About MeSmall undated article printed in The Evening News, about a previous article which detailed James McBey's constant search for old handmade paper to use in his etchings. The article goes on that McBey would like to thank the readers for their overwhelming response to the previous article, and apologises that he cannot respond to each letter.

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.