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Mary Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
Mary Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)
Mary Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

Mary Gillespie (Photograph Album Belonging to James McBey)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sitter (Newburgh, Scotland)
Datec. 1905
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumphotograph
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions13.5 x 10.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1983 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000686.1
About MeSepia photograph of James McBey's maternal grandmother, Mary Gillespie. The photograph is kept within a hardback photograph album, with faux leather overlay, along with a series of other related images.

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.
More About Me
This photo is just one from a hardback album containing a fabulous photographic record particularly related to the war in the middle east and McBey's post-war travels.