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Letter from David A. Robertson to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter from David A. Robertson to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter from David A. Robertson to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1949
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 numberABDAG008310.45
About MeLetter from David A. Robertson to art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 28 August 1949, in which Robertson thanks Kynett for sending a copy of "Treasure Trove" and congratulates Kynett on the contents. Robertson also mentions a number of McBey's sketches, such as "Pittenween" and "Approaching Tangier" and personal memories they evoked for him.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten, and this copy was originally enclosed with ABDAG008310.44.

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.