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Photograph (Albumen Print) of George Busk, by G. Jerrard, London, c.1870

Inventory Number 12038


Item type
Object
Provenance
Royal Microscopical Society archive.
Primary inscriptions
Printed on front: 'G. Jerrard, "Claudet's Studio." 107, Regent St. W.'; on back: 'G. Jerrard, | late | "Claudet." | Photographic Studio, | ... Established 1840. ...' and royal arms. Signed on front.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Dimensions
Height: 165mm Width: 108mm
Inventory No
12038

Description

Albumen print mounted on card, cabinet format. Portrait of George Busk, head, profile looking right; vignetted. Retouching to hair. Busk (1807-1886) was President of the RMS in 1848-49 and an honorary fellow 1869.