Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1942
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.9 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.7
Keywords
The letter consists of one page typewritten.
McBey also talks about a party at Maitland Smith's he attended with Marguerite, and tells Kynett how much he had been enjoying his book. 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.
