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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)
Date1951
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions30.4 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.47
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 3 March 1951. In it McBey discusses information he had been gathering about the Cutty Sark following a letter from Kynett dated 12 February. Two small pencil sketches drawn by McBey are also included within the text.

The letter consists of two sheets handwritten in pencil.

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.