Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson (Personal Correspondence)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Elizabeth Simpson
Date1955
Object NameLetter
Sketch
Mediumtypewritten
ink
paper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions22.5 x 17.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.33
Keywords
McBey writes that he cannot find "Lisbeth's" last letter (see ABDAG008319.32). Lisbeth, having previously asked McBey if he would like anything sending out to him in Morocco, is asked to bring a clock.
McBey has drawn an ink sketch of the location of the clock in the studio.
This object is part of a collection of personal correspondence to and from James McBey.
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 letter.
