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Poem for James McBey (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Poem for James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Poem for James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1948
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions24.3 x 20cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.99
Keywords
About MePoem for James McBey to read in "15 years" time, dated 6 August 1948. Expected to be read in 1963, it is unknown if McBey actually came across this poem, as he died in December 1959.

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.

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