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Hankerchief / Napkin with Part of James McBey's Will
Hankerchief / Napkin with Part of James McBey's Will
Hankerchief / Napkin with Part of James McBey's Will

Hankerchief / Napkin with Part of James McBey's Will

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated
Date1914
Object NameHankerchief
Mediumcotton and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions35 x 35cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1982 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017765
About MeCotton hankerchief, or napkin, upon which James McBey has written part of his will in pencil. The will reads as follows;

"I leave all the etchings I have got done to Maud. M.L. Inglis is to have the portrait of Jim Reid, to Maud again the oak gate long table, also Spanish chairs. To Lady Inglis the Rembrandts, the residue of my estates to Lady Inglis. 1st June 1914. 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 hankerchief.