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Black & white photograph of Sir Michael Foster (1836-1907), British physiologist. A great teacher and administrator, he played a major role in the organization and development of the Cambridge Biological School. From 1881 to 1903, he was one of the secretaries of the Royal Society, exerting a profound influence on the study of biology in Great Britain. In 1899, he was knighted. The following year, he was elected to represent the University of London in Parliament. Foster was also a specialist in irises, discovering several species including Iris lineata Foster ex Regel. Iris fosteriana was named in his honor in 1881 by Dr. Aitchison, who discovered it in Turkmenistan.
- Accession Number 2018.11.276
- Fabricant / Éditeur Elliott & Fry
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 11,3 x 7,3 x 0,1 cm
- Accession Number 2018.11.276
- Fabricant / Éditeur Elliott & Fry
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 11,3 x 7,3 x 0,1 cm
© Collection Pointe-à-Callière,2018.011.0276
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