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Talks with the Professor: One thing and another (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Image Not Available for Talks with the Professor: One thing and another (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Talks with the Professor: One thing and another (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1930
Object NameNewspaper Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions32 x 24.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008292.112
About MeCutting from Outline, supplement to the John O'London's Weekly, dated 1 February 1930 with article, "Talks with the Professor: One thing and another" related to Mr. Macpherson and his life in the Sinai Desert.

The cutting is kept within a portfolio of articles and cuttings that belonged to James McBey, which he kept because they were of interest.

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 newspaper cutting.