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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)
Date1957
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 x 20.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.112
About MeLetter from James McBey to friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 15 January 1957, in which McBey thanks Kynett for sending on "Thank you Britain" and discusses the publication. McBey then talks about his Christmas and discusses "the recent apparent wave of anti-Americanism in Britain."

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.