Black and white vignette portrait of Edouard Pynaert. Printed inscription on recto, 'Nestor Schaffers, Phot.'. Embossed monogram on recto, 'NS'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Souvenir du Congres du Londres 1866 Edo. Pynaert'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Nestor Schaffers Gand rue de Pont Madou, 15'. Edouard-Christophe Pynaert (1835-1900) was a Belgian botanist and horticulturalist. He trained as a gardener, later becoming professor at the government school of horticulture in Ghent, and a prolific writer on plants and horticulture. He became vice-president of the Syndicate of Belgian Nurserymen, and a town councillor of Ghent.. Edouard-Christophe Pynaert (1835-1900) was a Belgian botanist and horticulturalist. He trained as a gardener, later becoming professor at the government school of horticulture in Ghent, and a prolific writer on plants and horticulture. He became vice-president of the Syndicate of Belgian Nurserymen, and a town councillor of Ghent.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.2 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print