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Porter, Morris H., 1839-1911

 Person

Biography

Morris H. Porter was a photographer living in Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1880 through 1900 when he moved his family to Allegan County, Michigan. He died in 1911.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Kalamazoo Portrait Photographers

 Collection
Identifier: RH-A-2898
Abstract

The collection is composed of photographs, mainly carte de visites, cabinet cards and miscellaneous photographs of unidentified people taken by Kalamazoo photographers. These photographs more than likely were taken anywhere between 1870 and 1955.

Dates: 1870-1900

Morris H. Porter

 File — Folder 11
Identifier: Folder 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The earliest photographs begin around 1870 and end at 1900. They show a variety of people, typically men or women at various ages although there are a few photographs of children. The photographs for the most part are head and shoulders portrait. Two of the children's photographs are full-size portraits. They are in sepia tone and show various hairstyles and clothing.

Dates: 1870-1900

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
Photographers -- Michigan -- Kalamazoo 1
Portrait photography -- Michigan -- Kalamazoo 1
cabinet photographs 1
cartes-de-visite (card photographs) 1