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Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1954
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions21.1 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.79
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 16 July 1954. In it McBey explains that he had just returned from Gibralter, and apologises for having missed Kynett and Starr's wedding, but sends them well wishes.

The letter consists of one sheet handwritten in pen.

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.