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Letter from James McBey to Pedro Domecq (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to Pedro Domecq (Personal Correspondence)

Letter from James McBey to Pedro Domecq (Personal Correspondence)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1957
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.142
Keywords
About MeLetter from James McBey to Pedro Domecq, dated 2 October 1957. Pedro Domecq is a family-run company, supplying wine and sherry. The letter is regarding a particular sweet wine, called "Venerable" (also known as "Honey Dew"), and if it is possible to acquire it.

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.