Sarah Porter reading, Farmington
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; plstinum print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 9 7/16 x 7 1/2in. (24 x 19cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionAn elderly woman sits looking down at a book or magazine that she is holding. The background is out of focus.
Object number2000.175.39
InscribedOn verso: "Miss Porter of Porter's School, Farmington." Inscription from another copy of the same photograph: "Sarah Porter / Headmistress of the Porter School."NotesSubject Note: Sarah Porter (1813-1900) was the founder of Miss Porter's School, a preparatory school for girls in Farmington, Connecticut.On View
Not on view
Richard S. DeLamater
before 1899
