Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1953
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 numberABDAG008310.61
Keywords
Originally enclosed was a map McBey had created to show Kynett the location each Scottish etching and sketch depicted, which McBey discusses. He then congratualtes Kynett on his new book idea, and tells him about "The Far Cry" by Emma Smith, which he had just completed.
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.
