Black and white full-length seated portrait of George Fergusson Wilson. Pencil inscription on verso, 'George Fergusson Wilson 1863. V 22d'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Dickinson Bros. Photographers 70 Kings Road Brighton. 114, New Bond Street London.'. George Fergusson Wilson (1822-1902) was a chemist. He owned the Prices Patent Candle Company, at the time the biggest candle manufacturer in the world. He was a member of the RHS Council, and Treasurer of the RHS. He bought Oakwood (now RHS Garden Wisley) in 1879, and after his death, Oakwood and the adjoining Glebe Farm were bought by Sir Thomas Hanbury and presented to the RHS.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.1 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print