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Image Not Available for Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Image Not Available for Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)

Owner (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Datec. 1930
Object NameNewspaper Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions31.4 x 6.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008292.115
About MeUndated cutting, from an unidentified newspaper, with article related to the late lexicographer, Samuel Johnson.

The cutting is kept within a portfolio of articles and cuttings that belonged to James McBey, which he kept because they were of interest.

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 newspaper cutting.
Image Not Available for Cuttings from The New York Herald Tribune, 7 February 1932 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cuttings from The New York Herald Tribune, 7 February 1932 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1932
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, January 5 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, January 5 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, Sunday 1 June 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, Sunday 1 June 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 29 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 29 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 22 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 22 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 20 September 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 20 September 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 1 June 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Review, 1 June 1930 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for Cutting from L'Illustration (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from L'Illustration (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930s
Image Not Available for Cutting from L'Illustration (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from L'Illustration (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930s
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Magazine, 25 October 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Magazine, 25 October 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Book Magazine, 11 October 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Book Magazine, 11 October 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 20 September 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 20 September 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 15 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 15 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 22 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from The New York Times Magazine, 22 November 1931 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1931
Image Not Available for The Man Behind the Music by Francis Brettargh (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
The Man Behind the Music by Francis Brettargh (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for Article and Photograph Related to Portrait of R. B. Cunninghame Graham by James McBey (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Article and Photograph Related to Portrait of R. B. Cunninghame Graham by James McBey (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
c. 1934
Image Not Available for Cutting from the New York Times, August 1938 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
Cutting from the New York Times, August 1938 (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1938
Image Not Available for A Chat to the Print Lover (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
A Chat to the Print Lover (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for The Prospects of Christianity by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
The Prospects of Christianity by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1928
Image Not Available for The Revolt Against Marriage by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
The Revolt Against Marriage by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1928
Image Not Available for How to Read the Gospels by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
How to Read the Gospels by George Bernard Shaw (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1928
Image Not Available for He Rode with Allenby's Crusaders by Lowell Thomas (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
He Rode with Allenby's Crusaders by Lowell Thomas (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1930
Image Not Available for The Most Representative Examples of British Portrait Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
The Most Representative Examples of British Portrait Painting (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1925
Image Not Available for The Home Forum: From my Library Walls (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
The Home Forum: From my Library Walls (Portfolio of Articles and Cuttings)
James McBey
1945