Unmounted medium format colour slide of diplomat and plantsman Sir David Scott (1887-1986) scything a Rubus 'Tridel' (Rubus 'Benenden') in the garden at the Dower House (Boughton House). Ink inscription on sleeve on recto: 'Sir David Scott'; '641'. Ink on recto crossed out: '638' Address supplied. Full name: Sir David John Montagu Douglas Scott. Valerie Finnis married David Scott in 1970 and moved into his home, the Dower House, part of Boughton House and one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch. Finnis lived at the Dower House after Sir David's death in 1986 until her own death in 2006. Rubus 'Benenden' is the current botanical name, Rubus 'Tridel' is a synonym
Extent
1 slide
Physical description
60 (h) mm x 60 (w) mm, (medium format); 88 (h) mm x 67 (h) mm (sleeve). Image: Square. acetate film. transparency
Is part of
Valerie Finnis photography collection
Copyright
Royal Horticultural Society
Credit Line
Valerie Finnis / RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Non-commercial use with attribution permitted (CC BY-NC 4.0)