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Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2438, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Sarah Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2438, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

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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Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2442, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Sarah Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2472a, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Sarah Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2437, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
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Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2445, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Noah Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2473a, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Rebecca Porter Keep
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2469, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Robert Porter Keep
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2433, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Rebecca Porter Keep
1883-1893
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2434, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Rebecca Porter Keep
1883-1893
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2486, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Samuel Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2487, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Samuel Porter
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2488, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Samuel Porter
Gift of Martha Dewing, 2015.173.192, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Sarah Spencer Morgan