Caledonian Engineering Co, Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1910
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions7.5 x 10cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.8
About MeBlack and white photograph of a Caledonian Engineering Company building located at 22 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen. McBey rented a loft in this building, which was originally a stable, for £8 a year in 1905 and used it as his studio. He used the building for a year until the lease expired in the autumn of 1906. This Calendonian Engineering Cmpnay building has now been demolished, but the pillar on the front left of the photograph can still be seen on Justice Mill Lane. It is located between Holburn House and the original O'Donoghues building, where there is now a car park between the two.
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.
Frank Donnelly
early 20th Century
