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.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.7 (h) x 6.5 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print