Black and white full-length seated studio portrait of Sir Joseph Paxton. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Polyblank London'. Ink inscription on verso, 'VI 5 b'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Sir Joseph Paxton'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Polyblank Photographers 55, Gracechurch Street, 187a, Piccadilly, and Tavistock House Fulham Road London'.. Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) was a gardener, designer, and creator of the Crystal Palace. Paxton started his gardening career at the Horticultural Society of London's (now the RHS) Chiswick gardens. He went on to become the head gardener for the Duke of Devonshire, at Chatsworth, although he pursued a variety of outside interests throughout his career.. Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) was a gardener, designer, and creator of the Crystal Palace. Paxton started his gardening career at the Horticultural Society of London's (now the RHS) Chiswick gardens. He went on to become the head gardener for the Duke of Devonshire, at Chatsworth, although he pursued a variety of outside interests throughout his career.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print