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The Etching Tools of James McBey - Reducing Mirror
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Reducing Mirror
The Etching Tools of James McBey - Reducing Mirror

The Etching Tools of James McBey - Reducing Mirror

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
MediumWood, mirror, string
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions20.5 x 15.5 x 0.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1961 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 13
Object numberABDAG005548.28
About MeReducing mirror for scaling down the artist's subject - especially useful for drawing buildings.
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Stencils certainly have changed - this tool was used to scale down the artists' subject when drawing objects such as buildings. Try fitting this into your pencil case!
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