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Invitation to Formal Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Image Not Available for Invitation to Formal Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Invitation to Formal Opening of James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1961
Object NameInvitation
Mediumcard and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.8 x 12.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.9
About MeFive blank invitations to the formal opening of the James McBey Memorial Room, scheduled to take place in Aberdeen Art Gallery at 3.00pm on Tuesday 18th April 1961. The invitation was issued by The Lord Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of Aberdeen, and the room was to be officially opened by Peter Scott, Esq., C.B.E., D.S.C.

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 invitation.

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