Black and white seated portrait of George Prior. Printed inscription on recto, Mackenzie Fine Art Co. Mackenzie St. Slough'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Said to be the oldest Gardener in the Kingdom. Sentence by Harvey Turner 1901'. George Prior (1808-1903) from Sulham, Buckinghamshire was a gardener on various estates in Berkshire, Hampshire, and London. He is described on the carte de visit photograph, and in the Gardeners' Chronicle obituary, as probably the oldest gardener in the kingdom.. George Prior (1808-1903) from Sulham, Buckinghamshire was a gardener on various estates in Berkshire, Hampshire, and London. He is described on the carte de visit photograph, and in the Gardeners' Chronicle obituary, as probably the oldest gardener in the kingdom.
Extent
1 cabinet card
Physical description
16.3 (h) x 10.7 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print