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

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

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sender (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1961
Object NameEnvelope
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions11.3 x 15.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.23
About MeEnvelope postmarked 21 April 1961, which contained photographs of the opening of the James McBey Memorial Room, sent to Marguerite McBey by John Bell.

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 envelope.