Two Newspaper Clippings from The Times, 18 and 19 August 1952 (Personal Correspondence)
OwnerOwned by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1952
Object NameNewspaper Clippings
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions10.3 x 15cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.128
Keywords
"TUTOR with Scottsh accent urgently required for intelligent parrot. - Telephone Chancer 3166"
From 19 August:
"THIS COLUMN MONDAY. Overwhelming response to parrot's request ensures successful choice of tutor. Thanks for calls. No more, please"
his 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 these newspaper clippings.
William Hogarth
