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

Letter from H. H. Kynett to Kenneth Upjohn (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1952
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 numberABDAG008310.59
About MeLetter from art collector H. H. Kynett to Kenneth Upjohn of Berry Brothers & Rudd Ltd., London, dated 19 May 1952. In it Kynett enquires about "a case of Cutty Sark" for Kynett's own use, which McBey believed Upjohn was going to help to obtain.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten on headed paper.

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.