Black and white studio portrait of Sarah Backhouse. Printed inscription on recto, 'H.S. Mendelssohn. Newcastle'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Mrs R.O. Backhouse 1957-1921 R.H.S. 35224'. Pen inscription on verso, '13690'. Printed inscription on verso, 'H.S. Mendelssohn Oxford Street Newcastle on Tyne'. Sarah Backhouse (1857-1921) was married to Robert Ormston Backhouse. Together they hybridised narcissi and lilies at their home Sutton Park, and bred the first pink-cupped daffodil
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print