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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground

The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground

Artist (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1925-1959
MediumWax, cardboard
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsBase: 4.1 x 2.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG005548.26
About MeEtching ground (wax preparations) for surfacing the plate. Used to protect those parts to print white in the finished design from the acid.
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching Ground
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
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1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Wax Taper
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1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Chamois Leather Holder for Etching Needles
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Chamois Leather Holder for Etching Needles
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1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Etching/Drypoint Needle
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burnisher
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1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Combined Mount Cutter and Burnisher
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Burin or Engraver
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Scraper
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Steel Anvil
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Steel Anvil
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Sand and Emery Papers
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Charcoal
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Charcoal
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Celluloid Bridge
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Celluloid Bridge
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Stopping Out Varnish
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Stopping Out Varnish
James McBey
1925-1959
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Leather Pad
James McBey
1925-1959