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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)
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 numberABDAG008310.105
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 3 May 1955, in which Kynett confirms that he and Starr will be staying at Brown's Hotel, London, when they travel their to spend time with the McBeys. Kynett also tells McBey that he is writing a Christmas book, and asks if McBey would be interested in a commission similar to the one in 1940, related to Maine Harbour.

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.