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Image Not Available for Telegram from Vera Maxwell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Telegram from Vera Maxwell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Image Not Available for Telegram from Vera Maxwell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Telegram from Vera Maxwell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961
Object NameTelegram
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12.2 x 18.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.12
About MeTelegram from Vera Maxwell to Marguerite McBey dated 15 April 1961, in which Vera explains that she regretfully could not attend the opening of the James McBey Memorial Room due to work commitments.

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 telegram.