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

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

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
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 numberABDAG008310.44
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 1 September 1949, related to Kynett having sent a copy of "Treasure Trove" to David A. Robertson. Kynett had received a response from Robertson, which was originally enclosed with the letter (see ABDAG008310.45).

On the reverse McBey has handwritten a draft response in pencil.

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.