Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1955
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.5 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.94
Keywords
McBey then mentions that the daughter in law of his best friend in Scotland wanted him to paint her portrait. He also talks about Miss Elizabeth Simpson coming to stay and hoped that she may be able to help negotiate the lease.
At the end of the letter McBey tells Kynett about Marguerite's new "Nash station wagon" and invites Kynett and Starr to drive from Tangier to London through France and Spain with Marguerite.
The letter consists of one sheet typewritten.
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.
