Three photographs of the Miles Brewton House [27 King Street].
2005.004.019: Front (east) elevation taken from across the street.
2005.004.020: Drawing room.
2005.004.021: Drawing room fireplace.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Albumen Print
Context
Part of a collection entitled "Views of colonial buildings, Charleston SC," presumably created by the South Carolina Society of Colonial Dames.
Also known as the Pringle House.
Collection
HCF Image Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2005.004.
Source or Donor
New Photos Catalog Records (2005)
Acquisition Method
Found in Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Austin, W. B.
Studio
Vandyke Studio
Date made
1898
Place
City
[Charleston, SC]
State/Province
South Carolina
Country
United States of America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Stamped
Location
Back of matte.
Notes
Photographer/studio stamp
Type
Inscription
Transcription
#5 Residence of Miles Brewton Esq. merchant 27 King Street mentioned in Josiah Quincy's journal of trip to the southern colonies. Views of colonial buildings. Charleston, SC.
Type
Inscription
Transcription
#6 Drawing room and furniture in Brewton dwelling. It has been occupied for over fifty years by the Pringle family. Views of colonial buildings. Charleston, SC.
Transcription
#7 Mantelpiece in drawing room. Brewton dwelling. Views of colonial buildings. Charleston, SC.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Photograph
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Mantels, Drawing rooms, Fireplaces
Search Terms
King Street, Miles Brewton House (Charleston, S.C.), Historic buildings--South Carolina--Charleston
Dimensions
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
9-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Photos measure 9½" x 7½"; matted to a total dimension of 12" x 10".
