Skip to main content
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)
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)
Date1955
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28.4 x 21.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.104
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 21 March 1955, wishing McBey well after his recent bout of flu. Kynett is also trying to arrange dates when he and Starr can come to spend time with the McBeys in London.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten on headed paper.

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.