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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 numberABDAG008310.117
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 29 April 1959, in which Kynett discusses the book "Pilgrim Pathways." Kynett also explains in detail about what "comfort" means to him, and tells McBey that he will be travelling to Britain in July, hopefully with Starr.

The letter consists of two sheets 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.