Letter from the Alley Metamorphosis Co. to Mynheer De Vries (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1944
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 numberABDAG008310.23
Keywords
"Dear Sir,
Herewith we submit proofs for your approval. We feel that by the pose and lighting the result is such that you might pass anywhere for a Gentile. We congratulate ourselves.
Yours very truly,
for The Alley Metamorphosis Co.
Secretary."
The letter consists of one sheet typewritten.
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.
