David Porter Viola Muse Transcription Zariah Grant Encoding and edition Khoranhalai J Washington

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https://violamuse.unfdhi.org/admin/items/show/57 USA Florida Jacksonville Jacksonville Historical Society Viola Muse Collection (1959-18) Folder 9, item 1 Notes on David Porter's production of rustic furniture in Jacksonville

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Rustic Furniturefurniture made of hickory wood is made and sold to white people and coloredColored alike. Families in Springfield and Riverside, both exclusive white settlements, order rustic furniture from David Porter, a typical negroNegro from ^Honey Hill, S. C.South Carolina, who has resided in Florida around 30 yrsyears. Has built rustic furniture in many other cities in state. 758 W.West Ashley St.Street.