1740 Interior of Charleston, SC - Vintage Photo 1938
Beautifully designed. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures an interior space from a structure built in 1740, located in Charleston County, South Carolina. The image showcases the architectural details of the room, including andirons, fireplaces, mantels, moldings, and overmantels. The building was constructed by John Drayton and is associated with Charles H. Drayton, reflecting the rich history of Charlestons colonial architecture.
The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive collection aimed at documenting historic buildings in the region. Johnstons work provides significant insight into early Southern architecture and interior design, preserving the aesthetic and cultural heritage of this period.
Published in 1938 in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this image holds educational value and historical significance. It serves as an important record of Charlestons architectural legacy, appealing to both history enthusiasts and collectors of vintage imagery.
KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.
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