Black and white oval studio portrait of James Kelway. Printed inscription on recto, 'Negretti & Zambra Crystal Palace Sydenham'. Ink on verso, 'No. 94621. Kelway Senr. Langport'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Negretti & Zambra Crystal Palace Sydenham. Copies may be had by quoting the above Number. This or any other Portrait Enlarged up to Life Size and Painted in Oil, or Water colours'. Wet stamp on verso, 'The Royal Horticultural Society'.. James Kelway (1815-1899) was a nurseryman who founded Kelway & Sons nursery in Langport, Somerset. He specialised in peonies, gladiolus, delphiniums and cucumbers. In 1861 he exhibited at the International Exhibition in Paris. James Kelway (1815-1899) was a nurseryman who founded Kelway & Sons nursery in Langport, Somerset. He specialised in peonies, gladiolus, delphiniums and cucumbers. In 1861 he exhibited at the International Exhibition in Paris
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print