Black and white oval studio portrait of James Craig Niven. Printed inscription on recto, 'Edwin T. Watson Hull'. Ink inscription on verso, 'James C. Niven Nov. 4th 1875'. Printed inscription on verso, 'The Studio Edwin T. Watson. Albion Street Hull'.. James Craig Niven (1828-1881), born in Ireland, was curator of the Hull Botanic Gardens. He previously worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. His father was Ninian Niven, Director of the Royal Dublin Society's Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print