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Letter from Maurice J. Strauss to James McBey (Letters - Professional)
Image Not Available for Letter from Maurice J. Strauss to James McBey (Letters - Professional)

Letter from Maurice J. Strauss to James McBey (Letters - Professional)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1958
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 numberABDAG008311.48
Keywords
About MeLetter from Maurice J. Strauss to James McBey, dated 6 September 1958. Two sheets. Strauss writes that he and "Edith" enjoyed their trip to Tangier; regarding a "commission" that he left with McBey, Strauss recommends some alterations.

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.