Black and white 3/4 length seated portrait of George P. Tye. Ink inscription on verso, 'George P. Tye Birmingham'. Printed inscription on verso, 'J.W. Pickering Photographer 18, Moor Street Birmingham'.. George P. Tye (-1879) was a die-sinker and inventor in Birmingham. In 1852 he produced the Improved Registered Hyacinth Glass. He was the founder of the Birmingham Rose show, along with Charles J. Perry.. George P. Tye (-1879) was a die-sinker and inventor in Birmingham. In 1852 he produced the Improved Registered Hyacinth Glass. He was the founder of the Birmingham Rose show, along with Charles J. Perry.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.1 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print