b/w glass neg, Portrait of James Henry Greathead (1844-96) by Topical Press, 1880-1900

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Reference number	1998/75462
Description	Portrait of James Henry Greathead (1844-96), inventor of the Greathead shield used in the construction of tube railways. Greathead's signature appears at the bottom of the image.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	1880-1900
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w glass neg
Photograph number	U3528
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	People
Completeness	69% 69% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	6.5x5ins

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Close-up

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 1880-1900