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42. Miriam DeCosta Seabrook sitting in wicker chair

Miriam DeCosta Seabrook sitting in wicker chair
Date:
circa 1980s
Description:
Miriam DeCosta Seabrook is sitting in a wicker chair at the home of Anna and George Hunter. She is turned in profile and is wearing a pink robe. Inscription reads “Miriam Seabrook at Anna and George Hunter”

43. Decorative sweetgrass wall pocket (Fish)

Decorative sweetgrass wall pocket (Fish)
Date:
2006
Description:
Coiled decorative sweetgrass wall pocket hanging shaped like a fish with fins and a tail; oval basket attaches to center section. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle sewn with palmetto leaf.

45. Sweetgrass bread basket

Sweetgrass bread basket
Date:
1988
Description:
Traditional bread basket made predominantly of sweetgrass with accents of bulrush and pine needle; sewn with palmetto leaf.

47. All-purpose sweetgrass basket

All-purpose sweetgrass basket
Date:
2006-11
Description:
Multiple views of a circular all-purpose sweetgrass basket with decorative sides; contains alternating rows of pine needle and sweetgrass accented with pine knots; sewn with palmetto leaf; distinctive style is known as the "elephant ear" design.

48. Bulrush hamper

Bulrush hamper
Date:
1988
Description:
Thick coiled bulrush basket sewn with palmetto leaf; possibly contains oak splits. Although this is a contemporary basket, it is a very old form; few basketmakers use bulrush today because it is extremely tough to work. Unstable base, poor condition.

49. Wrought iron

Wrought iron
Date:
2001
Description:
Snake-shaped wrought iron art object. The eyes are painted red and there are gold painted markings on the body. Forged by Carlton Simmons, Charleston, South Carolina.

50. Wrought iron

Wrought iron
Date:
2001
Description:
Wrought iron art object with a forked end and twisted iron decorations. Forged by Carlton Simmons, Charleston, South Carolina.

51. Sweetgrass sewing basket with handles

Sweetgrass sewing basket with handles
Date:
1988
Description:
Front and interior views of a coiled sewing basket made of bulrush, pine needle, and sweetgrass sewn with palmetto leaf. Basket has two handles and a lid that is decorated with pine knots.

52. Traditional sweetgrass grain storage box

Traditional sweetgrass grain storage box
Date:
1988
Description:
Front and interior views of a tightly woven grain storage box with two handles; traditional form. Made of sweetgrass and pine needle and sewn with palmetto leaf.

57. Man posing on bicycle

Man posing on bicycle
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified man wearing a suit and hat poses on a bicycle. He holds a cigar.

58. Woman standing on beach

Woman standing on beach
Date:
1930 and 1939
Description:
Unidentified woman stands at beach. She is wearing bathing suit and bathing cap. The image has been colored enhanced.

59. St. Julian DeCosta standing in front of bushes

St. Julian DeCosta standing in front of bushes
Date:
circa 1940s
Description:
St. Julian DeCosta standing in front of bushes. He is wearing a long sleeve shirt, tie and pants. Inscription reads [On front]"Chief DeCosta." [On back] "From your brother with love, St. Julian DeCosta for Chief DeCosta."