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Signature of Russell W. Porter

Russell W. Porter

American artist, engineer, astronomer, and explorer (1871-1949)

† 1949 · Artists · Painter in the permanent collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum; cross-wiki notability: 6 language Wikipedias
In the collections of
Smithsonian American Art Museum
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Russell W. Porter was born on December 13, 1871 in Springfield and died on February 22, 1949 in Pasadena, aged 77. Recorded occupations: astronomer, painter, explorer, engineer and naturalist. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “Porter Garden Telescope”. Educated at Norwich University and Vermont Academy.

At a glance
Born
December 13, 1871 · Springfield
Died
February 22, 1949 · Pasadena
Age at death
77
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
astronomer, painter, explorer, engineer, naturalist
Notable works
Porter Garden Telescope
Education
Norwich University, Vermont Academy
Wikipedia editions
6 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Russell W. Porter's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; painter deceased since 1949 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 1 major museum.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q2176967 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Russell W. Porter on Wikipedia.

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