Black and white full-length seated portrait of John Smith. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. 187A Piccadilly and 62 Cheapside'. Ink inscription on verso, 'John Smith. Curator of the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, retired May 1864 after a period of service of 44 years. III 31c'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. Photographer, and Miniature Painters, 187A Piccadilly, and 62 Cheapside, London'. John Smith (1798-1888) was born in Scotland and trained there as a gardener. After working at the Edinburgh Botanic Garden, he moved to Kew in 1822. In 1842, on the reorganisation of the garden as the Royal Botanic Gardens, he was appointed Curator, and held that post until he retired in 1864. He was an expert in ferns, and wrote several books on the subject.. John Smith (1798-1888) was born in Scotland and trained there as a gardener. After working at the Edinburgh Botanic Garden, he moved to Kew in 1822. In 1842, on the reorganisation of the garden as the Royal Botanic Gardens, he was appointed Curator, and held that post until he retired in 1864. He was an expert in ferns, and wrote several books on the subject.
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1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print