Sarah Porter
SubjectPortrait of
Sarah Porter
American, 1813 - 1900
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Kurtz
1833 - 1904
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 × 4 7/16in. (15.2 × 11.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
DescriptionMounted black and white bust-length portrait photograph of Miss Sarah Porter by W. Kurtz of New York, New York. Porter wears a shawl over a dress and has a bow tied at the neckline. Her hair is worn in a chignon with a decorative comb.
Object number2018.53.2438
InscribedPrinted on front below photograph: "W. KURTZ. 972 B'WAY, NY"Handwritten in pencil on reverse: "Miss Sarah Porter / Founder of / Miss Porter's School / in Farmington - / Connecticut / USA"
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Sarah Porter
Sarah Porter
Noah Porter
Noah Porter
Rebecca Porter Keep
Robert Porter Keep
Samuel Porter
Samuel Porter
Samuel Porter
Sarah Spencer Morgan