Black and white 3/4-length seated portrait of Alexander Roger. Printed inscription on recto, 'Registered Hills & Saunders Eton'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Alex Roger'. Printed inscription on verso, 'By Appointment to Her Majesty. Hills & Saunders Photographers Eton also London Harrow Oxford Cambridge. All communications respecting this photograph to be addressed to Eton'. Alexander Roger (c.1826-1888) was a Scottish gardener. He became head gardener at Berry Hill, Taplow, Bucks, and then in 1871 was appointed superintendent of Battersea Park, where he became well known for his experiments at spring bedding. He was a member of the RHS Floral Committee from 1873 to 1881.. Alexander Roger (c.1826-1888) was a Scottish gardener. He became head gardener at Berry Hill, Taplow, Bucks, and then in 1871 was appointed superintendent of Battersea Park, where he became well known for his experiments at spring bedding. He was a member of the RHS Floral Committee from 1873 to 1881.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print