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Notebook with Details of James McBey's Earlier Life
Image Not Available for Notebook with Details of James McBey's Earlier Life

Notebook with Details of James McBey's Earlier Life

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Datec. 1923
Object NameNotebook
Mediumpaper, card and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.9 x 11.5 x 1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009027
Keywords
About MeNotebook, possibly written by Marguerite McBey, with details of James McBey's early life from 1903 to 1913. The information is written in the style of a novel or biography with details such as, "He looked old for his years - tomorrow he would be twenty" and "He spent the first four years of his life at the "Smiddy" - the only years he was to enjoy if he had only known it." The notebook also talks about McBey's holiday to Portsoy early in his career, moving to Aberdeen, looking for a studio space and more.

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 notebook.
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