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51. Sweetgrass basket (Fruit basket)

Sweetgrass basket (Fruit basket)
Description:
Full and profile views of a coiled basket, possibly used for fruit, with a cross handle; made with sweetgrass, bulrush and pine needle, sewn with palmetto leaf. Basket is asymmetric and sits extremely crooked in its natural state; this feature has been manually edited somewhat in the images to ease viewing the object.

53. 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”

54. 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.

56. 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.

58. 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.

59. 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.

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. 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."

76. Sweetgrass rice fanner with wrapped edge

Sweetgrass rice fanner with wrapped edge
Date:
1988
Description:
Circular basket made of sweetgrass and bulrush, sewn with palmetto leaves; traditional fanner basket used for separating rice with little decoration.

77. Woman standing in front of tree

Woman standing in front of tree
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified woman stands in front of tree. She is wearing a full length skirt and hold a hat.

78. Woman sitting on porch

Woman sitting on porch
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified woman sits on a porch. She is wearing a vest over a shirt and a skirt.

79. Woman standing in front of tree

Woman standing in front of tree
Date:
circa 1920s-1940s
Description:
Unidentified woman stands in front of a tree. She is wearing a full length skirt and holding umbrella.

80. Woman sitting on grass in yard

Woman sitting on grass in yard
Date:
1930 and 1939
Description:
Unidentified woman sits with her legs crossed on the grass in a yard. There is a wheelbarrow in the background.

83. Miriam DeCosta Seabrook standing in front of tree

Miriam DeCosta Seabrook standing in front of tree
Date:
1930 and 1939
Description:
Miriam DeCosta Seabrook is standing outside in front of trees. She is wearing side button slacks and a kerchief. There is a wooden structure in the background.

87. Men standing on a sidewalk

Men standing on a sidewalk
Date:
1930 and 1939
Description:
Two unidentified men, dressed in suits, are standing on a sidewalk beside a no parking sign. There is a trolley and a monument in the background.

88. Composite photograph of infant

Composite photograph of infant
Date:
circa 1940s
Description:
Composite print featuring three variations of an unidentified infant sitting in chair. In each image, the child is holding a different object: a bottle, stuffed animal, and teddy bear. The actual photograph is torn in two.

90. Woman sitting in automobile

Woman sitting in automobile
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified woman sits in the drivers seat of an open tourer automobile. The automobile has a four doors and a closed convertible top.

91. Infant sitting rocking chair outside

Infant sitting rocking chair outside
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified infant wearing a cap is sitting in rocking chair in front of 167 Congress Street. Inscription reads “A.B. Photo Finishers 'Always Busy' Mezzaine Giddens-Lane Bldg.”

93. Miriam DeCosta Seabrook standing indoors

Miriam DeCosta Seabrook standing indoors
Date:
1950-06-25
Description:
Miriam DeCosta Seabrook is standing indoors while attending Herbert U. Seabrook, Jr.'s wedding. She is wearing a formal dress with lace. Inscription reads: “[illegible] posed for his wedding minus hat worn - June 25, 1950”

95. Man sitting on porch step

Man sitting on porch step
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified man sits on a porch step. He is wearing a suit and hat.

96. Man standing on roof

Man standing on roof
Date:
1920 and 1929
Description:
Unidentified man stands on a rooftop. He is wearing a suit and hat.

97. Boy standing in front of house

Boy standing in front of house
Date:
circa 1920s-1940s
Description:
Unidentified boy stands in front of a house. He is wearing pants tucked into stockings and a jacket. He is holding a cap.

99. Girl standing in field

Girl standing in field
Date:
circa 1950s
Description:
Unidentified girl is holding a racquet and ball while standing in an open field.

100. Formal photograph of Sharon Peters and prom date, Keith Gains

Formal photograph of Sharon Peters and prom date, Keith Gains
Date:
circa 1970s
Description:
Formal photograph of Sharon Peters, wearing a floor length dress standing beside prom date, Keith Gains, wearing a tuxedo with pink ruffled shirt. Inscription reads “Junior Sharon Peters age - 17 yrs. Jr. & Sr. Prom. Keith Gains [illegible] Sharon's nephew. Marguerite's grandson.”