Black and white portrait of Harrison Weir. Ink inscription on recto, 'Harrison Weir'. Printed inscription on recto, 'E. Reeves Lewes'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Harrison Weir 13341'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Photographic Artist Edwin Reeves 159, High St. Lewes. All negatives kept. Copies can be produced at any time by sending the Number'.. Harrison Weir (1824-1906) was an artist and illustrator of natural history books, particularly birds. He organised the first cat show in England, at the Crystal Palace, London in 1871, and in 1887 he founded the National Cat Club. He was also a keen wild gardener at his home in Kent, and was a keen pomologist.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print