Review by Robert A Leath
The Furniture of Charleston, 1680–1820

American Furniture 2003

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  • Figure 1
    Figure 1

    Wardrobe, Charleston, South Carolina, 1785–1790. Mahogany and mahogany veneer with white pine and cedar. H. 91", W. 53 1/4, D. 25 3/4". (Kaufman Americana Collection; photo, Dirk Bakker.)

  • Figure 2
    Figure 2

    Double-top sideboard, Charleston, South Carolina, 1790–1800. Mahogany and mahogany veneer with ash, tulip poplar, and white pine. H. 45 1/2", W. 66 1/2", D. 31". (Courtesy, Rivers Collection; photo, Gavin Ashworth.)

  • Figure 3
    Figure 3

    Double chest, Charleston, South Carolina, 1750–1760. Mahogany and mahogany veneer with cypress and white pine. Descended in the Holmes family. H. 72", W. 44 5/8", D. 24". (Courtesy, Charleston Museum; photo, Gavin Ashworth.)

  • Figure 4
    Figure 4

    Detail of the “WA” cipher stamped on the lower case of the double chest in fig. 3. (Photo, Gavin Ashworth.)