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Code for Diaries
Code for Diaries
Code for Diaries

Code for Diaries

Author (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1925 - 1949
Object NameCode
Mediumpaper, ink and envelope
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsCode: 25.4 × 20.2cm
Envelope: 11.1 × 14.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009066
Keywords
About MeCode handwritten in pen, which can be used to decipher sections of James McBey's diaries. It was kept within an envelope labelled "Code for Diaries as James told Marguerite."

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 code.
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