Black and white portrait of Leon Say. Pencil inscription on recto, 'April 1893'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Eug Pirou Eug. Pirou 5, Boul. S. German Paris'. Pencil inscription on verso,. Leon Say (1826-1896) was a banker who became the French Minister of Finance from 1872 until 1883. He later served as ambassador to London, and as President of the Senate. He also maintained a strong interest in horticulture, becoming President of the Societe Nationale d'Horticulture de France.. Leon Say (1826-1896) was a banker who became the French Minister of Finance from 1872 until 1883. He later served as ambassador to London, and as President of the Senate. He also maintained a strong interest in horticulture, becoming President of the Societe Nationale d'Horticulture de France.
Extent
1 cabinet card
Physical description
16.5 (h) x 10.8 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print