Letter from Thomas Corbett, 2nd Baron Rowallan, to Marguerite McBey (Items Relating to Exhibitions)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
SenderSent by
Lord Thomas Godfrey Polson Corbett
(Chelsea, London, England, 1895 - 1977)
Date1960
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25 x 20cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008360.12
Keywords
Corbett was known as "Billy" to friends and family, and was born in 1895. He became Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth and Empire and Governor of Tasmania. He had been the 2nd Baron Rowallan since 1933. Corbett died in 1977.
Two sheets.
The letter is regarding a James McBey memorial exhibition.
This object is part of a collection of objects relating to particular exhibitions.
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 item.
