Black and white oval studio portrait of Henry Bennett. Printed insription on recto, Nadar. Nadar rue D'Anjou St. Honore, 51'. Ink inscription on verso, 'The Late Henry Bennett. Born at Codford St Mary, Wilts. August 2nd 1823. Henry Bennett'. Printed inscripton on verso, 'Nadar. rue D'Anjou St. Honore, 51. L'Angle de la Chapelle expiatoire, Brt Hnll. Paris. (Hotel prive).. Henry Bennett (1823-1890) was a farmer from Manor House in Stapleford. Later living in Shepperton, he became a pioneer in the hybridisation of roses, having spent two years (1870-1872) in France with successful rose hybridizers
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.4 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print