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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)
Date1947
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 numberABDAG008319.167
Keywords
About MeLetter from James McBey to Elizabeth Simpson, dated 28 February 1947. Two copies. The letter is regarding "Lisbeth" returning to her old self and wearing rouge.

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.