Black and white full-length seated studio portrait of William Paul. Ink inscription on recto, 'William Paul. Waltham Cross'. Printed inscription on recto, 'W.E. Debenham (Copyright) 158, Regent St.'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Wm. Paul I page 6'. Printed inscription on verso, 'W. E. Debenham 158, Regent St. W. No. 8352'. Wet stamp on verso, 'The Royal Horticultural Society'. William Paul (1822-1905) was a nurseryman in Cheshunt, then founded his own nursery, the Royal Nurseries in Waltham Cross. He specialised in roses, about which he wrote extensively. He was a founder member of the RHS Floral Committee and served on it from 1859 to 1873; he also served on the RHS Fruit & Vegetable Committee for many years. He was one of the original 60 recipients of the Victoria Medal of Honour. His nephew was the nurseryman George Paul.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print