Letter from Morley Kennedy to Langley Taylor (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1962
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsLetter: 25.3 x 20.2cm
Slip: 13.9 x 11.1cm
Slip: 13.9 x 11.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.52
About MeCopy of a letter from Morley Kennedy to Langley Taylor dated 15 June 1962, in which Morley suggests institutions which may be interested in Langley's pen and ink sketch titled "The Violin Player" by James McBey. Morley suggests Fenton House, the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. Morley sent this copy to Marguerite McBey and a "with compliments" slip is included with the letter.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.
