Black and white oval studio portrait of Leopold Hartley Grindon. The portrait is surrounded by ornate decoration. Printed inscription on recto, 'H.C.'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Leo H Grindon Manchester'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Send Carte de Visite and postage Stamps for number required at the following prices to John Roby, Photographer, Brooklands, Nr Manchester. 1 doz 1/. & P. for Postage 2 " 1/10 " " " " 5 " 4/6 " 3 " " 10 " 8 " 5 " " 50 " 1 . 18.0 " 1/1 " " 100 " 3 . 0 . 0 " 2/9 " " Cut and mounted like specimen 9 per doz extra. N.B. If possible, send a Vignette or one with large features.'. Printed inscription on recto, 'H.C.'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Leo H Grindon Manchester'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Send Carte de Visite and postage Stamps for number required at the following prices to John Roby, Photographer, Brooklands, Nr Manchester. 1 doz 1/. & P. for Postage 2 " 1/10 " " " " 5 " 4/6 " 3 " " 10 " 8 " 5 " " 50 " 1 . 18.0 " 1/1 " " 100 " 3 . 0 . 0 " 2/9 " " Cut and mounted like specimen 9 per doz extra. N.B. If possible, send a Vignette or one with large features.'. Leopold Hartley Grindon (1818-1904) was a botanist from Manchester, and wrote the orchid catalogue 'Fairfield Orchids'. Leopold Hartley Grindon (1818-1904) was a botanist from Manchester, and wrote the orchid catalogue 'Fairfield Orchids'
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.6 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print