Notebook Belonging to James McBey
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1899-1939
Object NameNotebook
Mediumpaper, ink and pencil
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsNotebook: 16.1 x 9.5 x 1cm
Note: 15 x 11.4cm
Note: 15 x 11.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009064
Keywords
Also inserted within the notebook is a sheet with an account of a meeting McBey had with Mrs. Argo and her sons and daughters, while he was working at the North of Scotland Bank. In the note he complains about discomfort he was suffering from a new pair of work shoes.
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.
Gillian Reeley
