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Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson (Personal Correspondence)
Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson (Personal Correspondence)

Letter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson (Personal Correspondence)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1949
Object NameLetter
Mediumhandwritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.40
Keywords
About MeLetter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson, dated 10 July 1949. McBey writes that he had been hoping to hear from "Lisbeth" and "Herbert" (Paton?), regarding his plans for his house. He also talks about the behaviour of his dog, Tikki.

There is only one sheet in this record, but the structure of the final sentence of the page indicates there is meant to be at least one more sheet.

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.