Black and white vignette portrait of James Veitch. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. London'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Mr Veitch Died 1869. No. 3990B'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers. honi so pense. 187A Piccadilly. Tavistock House, Fulham Road. 62, Cheapside, E.C. London.'. . James Veitch (1815-1869) was an English horticulturist, and the head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons in Chelsea, London (which moved from Exeter, Devon in 1853). He was a member of the RHS Council from 1856-1864. The Veitch Memorial Medal was founded in his honour in 1870. He was the father of Sir Harry James Veitch.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print