Harrietta Plantation

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Description:

Photograph of ornamental elements of a fireplace at Harrietta Plantation. The image was taken during the 18th annual American Association of Museums meeting in Charleston that coincided with the 150th Anniversary of the founding of The Charleston Museum. Then Director, Laura Bragg arranged for tours of various sights and plantations around the Lowcountry. A notation on reverse reads, "Detail, Fireplace, Harrietta, So. Santee."

Note: The photographer, E.A. Hyer, was employed as the Museum's curator of the Preparation Department and took several photographs for Bragg as they visited the local sights.