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Letter from Barron Kidd to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - Professional)
Image Not Available for Letter from Barron Kidd to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - Professional)

Letter from Barron Kidd to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - Professional)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1957
Object NameLetter
Mediumtypewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 × 18.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008311.37
Keywords
About MeLetter from Barron Kidd to James and Marguerite McBey, dated 15 March 1957. The typed letter is regarding Mr. and Mrs. Green (also known as "Wag" and "Gete") enjoying the McBeys' hospitality.

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.