Black and white vignette portrait of Henri Vilmorin. Printed inscription on recto, 'Eug. Pirou 23. Rue Royale Paris. 10 Medailles D'Or 1 Diplome d'Honneur Medaille D'Or Expon. Univ. le 1889'. Ink inscription on recto, 'W. J. Welch. H. de Vilmorin'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Proof'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Photographie Diplome d'Honneur. 10 Medailles D'Or. Expon. Univlle. Paris 1889. Medlle. D'Or. Salons & Ateliers au rez-de-chausse' & au 1er Etage. Eug. Pirou 23, Rue Royale Paris'. Charles Henry Philippe Leveque de Vilmorin, known as Henri Vilmorin (1843-1899) was a French botanist. He was head of the family firm of seed producers from 1873, and the first to hybridise wheat.. Charles Henry Philippe Leveque de Vilmorin, known as Henri Vilmorin (1843-1899) was a French botanist. He was head of the family firm of seed producers from 1873, and the first to hybridise wheat.
Extent
1 cabinet card
Physical description
16.4 (h) x 10.7 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print