Name/Title
American Empire Caned SofaEntry/Object ID
96.10.5Description
American Empire caned sofa
1835/1840
Mahogany and mahogany veneer
In the transnational Victorian style having molded crest rail continuing into shaped arms ending in 'S'-scroll supports; caned back, sides and seat, on shaped and molded apron on front scroll feet and tapered rear feet. One of three of the caned sofas in the Aiken-Rhett house. There were probably a total of four matching sofas.
This sofa and its mates were purchased by Governor William Aiken and his wife, Harriet Lowndes Aiken for use in their home at 48 Elizabeth St in Charleston, SC. There were probably a total of four matching sofas. The sofa has descended directly through the family to the current owner.Collection
LoanLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SofaNomenclature Sub-Class
Seating FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
96.3.18Dimensions
Width
34 inDepth
29 inLength
74-1/2 inDimension Notes
Height to back 34, lwngth overall 74-1/2, depth overall 29 inchesLocation
Moved By
RedDate
April 23, 1998Notes
Until: / /Category
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
PoorNotes
Substantial loss veneer especially on arms, cane seat completely torn away and destroyedIntake
Loan In
L.1996.010.Lender
Mary Maybank ScarboroughDate Received
Sep 15, 1998Date Due for Return
Feb 8, 2006General Notes
Note
Notes: Shown in the west parlor in 1918 photograph,
in the 2nd Floor Withdrawing Room in the 1977-1797 HABS photograph
Status: OK
Location Details1: 1Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
April 23, 1998Updated By
sduffy@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
June 2, 2025