Black and white full-length seated portrait of Edward Sheppard. Printed inscription on recto, 'F. Joubert. London'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Mr. F. Joubert, 36, Porchester Terrace, Bayswater. W.'
Enclosed with the carte de visite is a piece of paper with the inscription 'Yours very sincerely Edward Sheppard'; the signature of Edward Sheppard. Edward Sheppard (1816-1883) was an entomologist who specialised in coleoptera. He was later a Collector of Customs in the port of London.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.2 (h) x 6.4 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print