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Notes Entitled "The Artist and the Egg" (Marguerite McBey's Notes for Book on McBey)
Image Not Available for Notes Entitled "The Artist and the Egg" (Marguerite McBey's Notes for Book on McBey)

Notes Entitled "The Artist and the Egg" (Marguerite McBey's Notes for Book on McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Author (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961 - 1962
Object NameNote
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 × 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008316.16
Keywords
About MeNotes entitled "The Artist and the Egg". 6 sheets.

This object features as part of a collection of notes, typed or written by Marguerite McBey, on stories of James McBey. These were all compiled in 1961-1962.

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 these notes.