Black and white portrait of John Smith. Printed inscription on recto, 'W & D Downey Newcastle & London'. Ink inscription on verso, 'V 2a'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'J Smith - Kew'. Printed inscription on recto, 'W & D. Downey, Photographers to Her Majesty 9, Eldon Square, Newcastle on Tyne. London Studio, 61, Ebury St. Eaton Square Portraits taken by appointment'. John Smith (1821-1888) was born in Scotland. He became gardener to the Duke of Northumberland at Syon House in 1859, and then in 1864 he moved to Kew to succeed his namesake John Smith as Curator. He was a member of the RHS Floral Committee. He died in 1888, a few months after his namesake.. John Smith (1821-1888) was born in Scotland. He became gardener to the Duke of Northumberland at Syon House in 1859, and then in 1864 he moved to Kew to succeed his namesake John Smith as Curator. He was a member of the RHS Floral Committee. He died in 1888, a few months after his namesake.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print