Black and white full-length seated portrait of Robert Wight. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Polyblank London'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Robert Wight M.D. F.R.S. F.L.S. Born Pencaitland Haddington [?] 6 July 1796. 1865'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Polyblank Photographers 55, Gracechurch Street, 187a Piccadilly, and Tavistock House Fulham Road London No. 42561'.. Robert Wight (1796-1872) was a Scottish surgeon in the East India Company. He was a leading taxonomist, and was Superintendent at the Madras Botanic Garden.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.2 (h) x 6.4 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print