Black and white seated studio portrait of Thomas Appleby. Pen inscription on verso, 'Thomas Appleby, Park Avenue, Longsight, Manchester. An old contributor to the Journal of Horticulture. Author of The Orchid Manual. Formerly managed The Pine Apple N.Y. St Johns Wood. died Oct 20 th 1875 aged 80 years'. Printed inscription on verso, 'W. Usherwood Artist & Photographer. Dorking, Surrey. Negatives kept additional copies may always be obtained. Pictures of every description copied, enlarged, reduced and finished in oil, water, or crayon to order by W.U.'. Thomas Appleby (c.1795-1875) was the Manager of the manager of Pine Apple Place Nursery in London. He also cultivated orchids and was a journalist for the publication 'Cottage Gardener'
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.4 (h) x 6.4 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print