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Letter from J. F. Badeley to James McBey (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)
Image Not Available for Letter from J. F. Badeley to James McBey (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)

Letter from J. F. Badeley to James McBey (Correspondence with The Royal Society of Painters and Etchers)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.5 × 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009096.5
Keywords
About MeLetter from J. F. Badeley, Honorary Secretary for the Royal Society of Painters and Etchers to James McBey, dated 9 November 1911. In it Badeley gives McBey details regarding how to apply to be an elected member of the Society, explaining that artists often send up to four pieces of work as supporting material.

On the reverse McBey has drafted a letter requesting to be considered for election as a member of the Society, dated 4 December.

The letter consists of one sheet handwritten.

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.