Letter to James McBey from H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1949
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.7 x 18.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.43
Keywords
The letter consists of two sheets typewritten on headed paper.
On the reverse of each page McBey has handwritten a response in pencil, some of which outlines progress of building work at El Foolk, Tangier, which was purchased in 1948. James and Marguerite then officially moved in on New Years Eve 1949.
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.
