Black and white vignette portrait of George Phippen. Printed inscription on recto, 'Donovan Brighton'. Ink inscription on verso, 'The late George Phippen Reading 1885'. Printed inscription on verso, 'St. James's. Art Portrait Studio. 1 St. James St. Brighton. Thos. Donovan. Enlargements in permanent carbon or finished in oil or water colours. Negatives kept and copies may be had at any time.' . George Phippen (c.1836-1885) ran the Victoria Nursery in Reading. He was curator of the Reading Horticultural Society and was the contractor for the planting and maintenance of Forbury Gardens in Reading.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.4 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print