Letter from James McBey to H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1959
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.121
Keywords
McBey also mentions that he had recently purchased an Aberdeen Press and Journal, which alerted him to the death of his oldest friend, who McBey says he fell in love with in 1887. He also expresses happiness at having visited her in hospital before she died.
The letter also discusses drawings depicting Chelsea which McBey had been working on.
The letter consists of one sheet handwritten.
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.
