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

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

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1954
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.9 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.82
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 4 September 1954, in which Kynett tells McBey about the aftermath of a recent hurricane. Kynett also urges McBey to come back to the United States for a visit, and talks about possible PR images for McBey's most recent sketches.

McBey has drafted a reply to this letter in pencil on the reverse.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten on headed paper on the front, and handwritten on the reverse.

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.