Black and white full-length seated studio portrait of Sir William Jackson Hooker. Printed inscription on recto 'Maull & Co. London.'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Sir W J Hooker No. 15764a'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers, 55, Gracechurch Street, 187a Piccadilly, and Tavistock House, Fulham Road, London.'. Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865) was a botanist and plant collector. A friend of John Lindley, he was the first Director of Kew from 1841-1865, Professor of Botany at Glasgow, and a Fellow of the Royal and Linnean Societies. Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865) was a botanist and plant collector. A friend of John Lindley, he was the first Director of Kew from 1841-1865, Professor of Botany at Glasgow, and a Fellow of the Royal and Linnean Societies
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.5 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print