Black and white 3/4-length portrait of Joseph Saltmarsh. Printed inscription on recto, 'F. Spalding. Pho. Chelsford'. Pencil inscription on verso, '? Saltmarsh'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Portrait and Landscape Photographer F. Spalding, 3, Tindal Square Chelmsford. Negatives kept. Additional copies can always be obtained. This or any other picture copied. Enlarged or reduced to any size. Finished in oil or water colors crayons monochrome & other styles. See Carbon Enlargement (Testimonial). I, wish to express to you the great satis-faction, the enlarged Photo, of my mother gives me & my sister also. We really marvel that a likeness so true should have been effected from the one sent to you, moreover, there is a delicacy & softness in the work that we both appreciate. The framing too, we think is in excellent taste. This was done from a very old photo & is only one of numerous unsolicited testimonials.'. Joseph Saltmarsh (c.1802-1872) was a nurseryman, and directed the Moulsham Nurseries in Chelmsford until he was succeeded by his son Thomas Saltmarsh.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print