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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)
Date1959
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.114
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 31 January 1957, in which Kynett enquires about "Winnie's" health. Kynett then asks McBey to send him a sketch of the Thames bank, and enquires about the building work at McBey's home in London, on Holland Park Avenue. Kynett also talks about his recent trip to California.

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.