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Letter from the Lord Provost to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Image Not Available for Letter from the Lord Provost to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Letter from the Lord Provost to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.1 x 12.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.13
About MeLetter from the Lord Provost to Marguerite McBey dated 10 April 1961, in which he thanks Marguerite for her suggestions regarding additional guest for the luncheon on 18th April. The Provost also says that he has sent an invite to Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Barron Kidd.

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.