Receipt for Watermark Paper (Letters - Professional)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1956
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 × 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008311.27
Keywords
"Items presented by
Sir James McBey
6417 Wissahickon Avenue
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.
received: 27 February 1956
*55Z-2 Collection of about 300 pieces 16-18 century hand made paper, wove and laid."
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.
