Photograph - James Venn Morgan, 1923

Historical information

James Venn Morgan was known affectionately as ‘The Father of Kew’. Born in Somersetshire on February 21, 1823, he sailed to Australia in April, 1851. Morgan was one the most important landowners and pioneers in Kew. He founded the Model Dairies.

Physical description

Studio portrait, mounted on card, of James Venn Morgan on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Inscriptions & markings

JAMES VENN MORGAN ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY / 21/2/23

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