Black and white oval portrait of Charles Turner. Ink inscription on recto, 'Charles Turner'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Elliott & Fry, 55, Baker St. London. W.'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Charles Turner Royal Nursery Slough'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'I:14d. 1144109'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Elliott & fry Photographers 55, Baker Street, London W.'. Wet stamp on verso, 'The Royal Horticultural Society'. . Charles Turner (1818-1885) was a nurseryman and the proprietor of the Royal Nurseries in Slough from c.1844. He introduced the Cox's Orange Pippin apple. He was the editor of The Florist magazine between 1851-1860. His son was Harry Turner.. Charles Turner (1818-1885) was a nurseryman and the proprietor of the Royal Nurseries in Slough from c.1844. He introduced the Cox's Orange Pippin apple. He was the editor of The Florist magazine between 1851-1860. His son was Harry Turner.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print