Black and white portrait of Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer. Printed inscription on recto, 'Elliott & Fry Copyright 55, Baker Street London. W.'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Sir W. T. Thiselton Dyer Jany. - 1899.' Printed inscription on verso, 'Elliott and Fry Photographers 55, Baker Street, London. W. This photograph is copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of Messrs Elliott & Fry.'. Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928) was a leading British botanist. _x000D_
He was the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew between 1885-1905._x000D_
Before this he was Professor of Botany at the Royal College of Science for Ireland in Dublin. In 1872, he became professor at the Royal Horticultural Society, having been recommended by Joseph Dalton Hooker.
Extent
1 cabinet card
Physical description
16.7 (h) x 10.8 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print