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Annie Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
Annie Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
Annie Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

Annie Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sitter (died 1906)
Datec. 1883
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.6 x 9.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.2
About MeBlack and white photograph of James McBey's mother, Annie Gillespie. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, along with a series of other related images.

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 photograph.
More About Me
Annie Gillespie was McBey’s mother.