| Famous Saddle Makers:
Porter Saddles
Newton Porter, originally from Texas, opened a shop in Phoenix,
Arizona around 1898. He died around 1912 but his sons were among
the most important saddlemakers in the world during the 1930s and
1940s. From the 1890s through the 1960s, Porter's Saddles
employed two dozen or more master craftsmen, who tooled and sewed the
saddles. Their saddles were world famous for being among the
finest made. They also mentored apprentices who often opened
their own shops. N. Porter mark photos |
Miles City Saddlery
