Black and white vignette portrait of John Phillips. Printed inscription on recto, 'H.J. Whitlock Birmingham'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Phillips (Oxford. 1865. Oxf Phillips'. Printed inscription on verso, 'H.J. Whitlock Photographed by H.J. Whitlock 11, New Street Birmingham. Negatives kept and orders for prints promptly executed' . John Phillips (1800-1874) was an English geologist. He coined the term 'Mesozoic'. He became deputy reader in Geology at the University of Oxford, from 1856 until his death. He was also keeper of the Ashmolean Museum from 1854 until 1870, and President of the Geological Society of London.. John Phillips (1800-1874) was an English geologist. He coined the term 'Mesozoic'. He became deputy reader in Geology at the University of Oxford, from 1856 until his death. He was also keeper of the Ashmolean Museum from 1854 until 1870, and President of the Geological Society of London.
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.1 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print