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Letter from John Bell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
Image Not Available for Letter from John Bell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Letter from John Bell to Marguerite McBey (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sender (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.2 x 20.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.22
About MeLetter from John Bell to Marguerite McBey, dated 20 April 1961, in which Bell explains that he is about to send some photographs of the opening of the James McBey Memorial Room. Bell was also sending photographs to Mr. Kynett 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.