Black and white oval portrait of Gustav Wallis. Pencil inscription on recto, 'Gustav Wallis.'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Amerikanisches Atelier von Hermann Ramm Hanover Tellevstrasse Nu. 57. Aufuahme bei jeder Witterung'. Gustav Wallis (1830-1878) was a German plant collector, introducing over 1,000 plant species to Europe. He was particularly interested in orchid hunting. His travels included South America for Jean Linden's orchid company, and the Phillipines for the James Veitch & Sons.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.1 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print