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Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
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 numberABDAG008310.26
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 29 November 1944. The letter discusses a conversation, primarily between Marguerite and an expert in the New York yacht club, regarding the house flag on Mr. Mallory's boat. One of the discoveries was that the correct term is a "private signal" because Mallory's boat did not engage in commerce.

The letter consists on 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.