Black and white seated studio portrait of Thomas Laxton. Printed inscription on recto, 'Sarony & Co. Scarborough'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Laxton I 27b.' Ink inscription on verso, '14'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Sarony & Co. Sarony Square Scarborough'. Thomas Laxton (c.1830-1893) initially worked as a solicitor, but became interested in breeding plants, especially strawberries and vegetables. He corresponded with Charles Darwin about hybridisation, and was a member of the RHS Scientific Committee between 1869-1873. Thomas Laxton (c.1830-1893) initially worked as a solicitor, but became interested in breeding plants, especially strawberries and vegetables. He corresponded with Charles Darwin about hybridisation, and was a member of the RHS Scientific Committee between 1869-1873
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print