Black and white vignette portrait of Joseph Ransley Tanton. Printed inscription on recto, 'W. McKenna Sunderland'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Joseph Ransley Tanton Epsom died April 26. 1878'. Printed inscription on verso, 'W. McKenna Artist & Photographer 26, Norfolk Street Sunderland. Portraits taken by appointment. Negatives kept. Copies can always be had.'. Joseph Ransley Tanton (c.1835-1878) began his career at the Horticultural Society garden at Chiswick, and for a short time he served as its librarian at 21 Regent Street. He became the proprietor of the Epsom Nursery, until his death.. Joseph Ransley Tanton (c.1835-1878) began his career at the Horticultural Society garden at Chiswick, and for a short time he served as its librarian at 21 Regent Street. He became the proprietor of the Epsom Nursery, until his death.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.5 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print