Rufus Porter
For the American football player see Rufus Porter (American football). For the American poet see Rufus L. Porter.
Rufus M. Porter (May 1, 1792 - August 13, 1884) was an American painter, inventor, and founder of Scientific American magazine.
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Famous quotes containing the word porter:
“Brush up your Shakespeare
And they’ll all kowtow.”
—Cole Porter (1893–1964)