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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)
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 numberABDAG008310.95
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 22 April 1955, in which McBey updates Kynett on the situation with their flat in Holland Park Avenue, London. McBey tells Kynett that the current tenants wished to stay on, if a more efficient heating furnace was installed, so during he and Marguerite's trip to London, they planned to stay in the White's Hotel instead. Kynett would be joining them on this visit with Starr.

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.