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Letters from Lisbeth Simpson to James McBey (Letters - General)
Image Not Available for Letters from Lisbeth Simpson to James McBey (Letters - General)

Letters from Lisbeth Simpson to James McBey (Letters - General)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1940
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.3 × 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008312.6
Keywords
About MeLetters from Lisbeth Simpson to James McBey, dated 16 June 1940 (handwritten letter) and 17 June 1940 (typed letter). The handwritten letter has 2 sheets, and is regarding further air raids. The typed letter is regarding a "cease fire" in France.

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.