Black and white vignette portrait of Sir Harry James Veitch. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. 187A Piccadilly and 62 Cheapside'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Harry Veitch 3615D'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Vol II; 28a'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers, and Miniature Painters, 187A Piccadilly and 62, Cheapside, London'. Wet stamp on verso, 'The Royal Horticultural Society'. Sir Harry James Veitch (1840-1924) was an English horticulturist. He was head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons in Chelsea, London. He was Treasurer of the RHS in 1918, having been a member of the RHS Council since 1887, and was Chairman of the RHS Orchid Committee for many years. He was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour in 1909'. His father was James Veitch.. Sir Harry James Veitch (1840-1924) was an English horticulturist. He was head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons in Chelsea, London. He was Treasurer of the RHS in 1918, having been a member of the RHS Council since 1887, and was Chairman of the RHS Orchid Committee for many years. He was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour in 1909'. His father was James Veitch.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.4 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print