Carte de visite of Frederick Smith

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Scope & content: Black and white full-length seated portrait of Frederick Smith. Ink inscription on recto, 'F. Smith'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Lock & Whitfield 178 Regent Street'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Fredk. Smith Feby. 18th 1864'. Pencil inscription on verso, '9027'Enclosed with the carte de visite is piece of paper with the inscription 'Yours very truly Fredk. Smith'; the signature of Frederick smith.The signature of Frederick Smith also appears on the recto and the verso of the carte de visite.. Frederick Smith (1805-1879) was an entomologist. He worked in the zoology department of the British Museum, of which he eventually became Assistant Keeper. He specialised in Coleoptera and Hymenoptera. He served as President of the Entomological Society between 1862-1863.. Frederick Smith (1805-1879) was an entomologist. He worked in the zoology department of the British Museum, of which he eventually became Assistant Keeper. He specialised in Coleoptera and Hymenoptera. He served as President of the Entomological Society between 1862-1863.