Black and white 3/4 length seated portrait of John Webster. Printed inscription on recto, 'R. Steward, Photo. Elgin'. Ink inscription on verso, 'J. Webster Gordon Castle Fochabers 1885. With J. Webster's Compliments July 22/85'. Printed inscription on verso, 'R. Steward Photographer High Street Elgin. Negatives kept. Copies can always be had. Cards or Enlargements can at any time be produced from it without another sitting'. The signature of John Webster appears on the verso of the photograph.. John Webster (1814-1890) was a Scottish gardener. He was head gardener at Gordon Castle near Fochabers in Moray, for the Duke of Richmond, from 1850 until his death in 1890.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print