Sheth Nusserwanji M. Petit (1827-1891)
Promoter of J. N. Petit Ins., Bombay
Albumen print and charcoal
28.9 x 22.2 in. (73.4 x 56.4 cm.)
Photographer and Artist ~ J. A. Lalkaka, dated 1917
Nusserwanji Petit was known for his philanthropic activities and
was the founder of J. N. Petit Parsi Boys’ Orphanage as well as
other charitable institutions.