Opening of the James McBey Memorial Room (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
SenderSent by
John Bell
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1961
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions8.7 x 12.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.24
About MeBlack and white photograph taken during the opening of the James McBey Memorial Room at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Tuesday 18 April 1961. The photograph was sent to Marguerite by John Bell in an envelope postmarked 21 April 1961 (see ABDAG008366.23).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 photograph.
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