Black and white portrait of John Tyndall. Printed inscription on recto, 'Copyright Maull & Co. 187A Piccadilly and 62 Cheapside'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Prof J. Tyndall 616D'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers. 55, Gracechurch Street 187a, Piccadilly, and Tavistock House, Fulham Road, London.'. John Tyndall (1820-1893) was an Irish physicist, specialising in diamagnetism. He was also a pioneering mountain climber, who studied glacier motion. From 1853 to 1887 he was professor of physics at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print