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Letter from J.L Archer to James McBey (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Letter from J.L Archer to James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Letter from J.L Archer to James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1953
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.88
Keywords
About MeLetter from J.L. Archer to James McBey dated 23 November 1953. The letter is a response to McBey's concern regarding the theft of pine and cypress trees in the run-up to Christmas (ABDAG008319.87). The letter is written in French.

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.