The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
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James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
MediumSand and emery papers on wooden base
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions11.9 x 8.8 x 0.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG005548.17
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Emery is aluminium oxide and sand in sandpaper is silicon dioxide - both hard wearing minerals that are used as abrasives.
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