Black and white full-length studio portrait of John Monro. Ink inscription on recto, 'John Monro'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Prize Medal for Portraiture Vienna Exhibition 1873. Photographer to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Sole Photographers to the International Exhibition 1862. The London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. 110 & 108, Regent Street. and 54, Cheapside.'. John Monro (1819-1897) was a gardener at Colney House near Watford. He also established Osborne Park Gardens, Barnet. He specialised in cucumbers and melons. The signature of 'F.A.W. Miguel 1866' appears on the recto of the photograph. John Monro (1819-1897) was a gardener at Colney House near Watford. He also established Osborne Park Gardens, Barnet. He specialised in cucumbers and melons. The signature of 'F.A.W. Miguel 1866' appears on the recto of the photograph
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.6 (h) x 6.6 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print
Is part of
Carte de Visite photography collection
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
The London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company / RHS Lindley Collections