Black and white seated portrait of Thomas Rivers. Printed inscription on recto, 'W.G. Smith Southsea'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Thomas Rivers Sawbridgeworth 1870'. Printed inscription on verso, 'W.G. Smith Artist Lanthol Place Wish St. Southsea. Inventor of the Celebrated Life Size Permanent Photographs, ? as Family Portraits'.. Thomas Rivers (1798-1877) was a nurseryman in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. He entered the family firm, specialising in roses and fruit. He was a member of the RHS Fruit & Vegetable Committee from 1858 to 1873, and vice-chairman from 1860 to 1869.. Thomas Rivers (1798-1877) was a nurseryman in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. He entered the family firm, specialising in roses and fruit. He was a member of the RHS Fruit & Vegetable Committee from 1858 to 1873, and vice-chairman from 1860 to 1869.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.4 (h) x 6.2 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print