Black and white full-length seated studio portrait of John Lindley. A microscope sits on the desk in front of him. Printed inscription on recto, 'Sawyer Norwich and Ipswich'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Sol Fecit Sawyer's Italian Studios. Norwich 46, London St. Ipswich 18, Brook St. Corner of Butter Market. The No. on Register is 8414A. Further copies can always be obtained by quoting it.'. John Lindley (1799-1865) was an English botanist. He worked as an assistant in Joseph Banks's herbarium, and was made a Fellow of the Linnean Society in 1820. He was Secretary of the Horticultural Society (now the RHS), and Professor of Botany at University College, London and was instrumental in the establishment of The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.1 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print
Is part of
Carte de Visite photography collection
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
Sawyer's Italian Studios / RHS Lindley Collections