Statue of Mercury (Memorabilia after 1959 Related to James McBey)
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientReceived by
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
SenderSent by
F W Hardie
PhotographerPhotographed by
The Times
Date1961
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph and envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPhotograph: 15.9 x 21.1cm
Envelope: 17.5 x 25.4cm
Envelope: 17.5 x 25.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008366.89
Keywords
The photograph was sent to Marguerite in a an envelope postmarked 17 August 1961, and was taken by photographers at The Times.
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.
