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Pencil Owned by James McBey
Pencil Owned by James McBey
Pencil Owned by James McBey

Pencil Owned by James McBey

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
Object NamePencil
Mediumwood, graphite
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.4 x 0.8 x 0.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017762
About MeUn-sharpened pencil which was owned by James McBey.

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 pencil.