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Feather Quill Owned by James McBey
Feather Quill Owned by James McBey
Feather Quill Owned by James McBey

Feather Quill Owned by James McBey

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
Object NameQuill
Mediumfeather
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.7 x 6 x 0.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017763
About MeFeather quill used by James McBey, with traces of black ink on the tip. The majority of the feather has been trimmed with only the spine, or shaft, remaining.

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 quill.