Black and white vignette portrait of Henri Vilmorin. Printed inscription on recto, 'P. Allain'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'A Monsieur le Dr Masters, Souvenir [?] da Henry Vilmorin. Londres 24 Mai 1866'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Photographi Saint Thomas D'Aquin 44, Rue St. Dominique St Germain, au Rez-de-Chaussee. Photographie Microscopique Brevete s.g.d.g.'. Charles Henry Philippe Leveque de Vilmorin, known as Henri Vilmorin (1843-1899) was a French botanist. He was head of the family firm of seed producers from 1873, and the first to hybridise wheat.. Charles Henry Philippe Leveque de Vilmorin, known as Henri Vilmorin (1843-1899) was a French botanist. He was head of the family firm of seed producers from 1873, and the first to hybridise wheat.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.7 (h) x 6.5 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print