Print, Photographic

Object number
P381
Title
5. Charter Chair, 1663
Creator
Stillman, William James
Date
1874
Description
A matted photograph depicting Rhode Island's "Charter Chair" (once owned by Rhode Island Governor Benedict Arnold). Photograph is part of Charles McKim's portfolio of 17th and 18th century Newport architecture and scenes. Mat has a handwritten number "5" at bottom right corner. Reverse has a handwritten caption reading: "Charter Chair 1663-/From the Collection of Chas. F. McKim/Gift of his Daughter, 1931/S41-1".
Related People & Organizations
Arnold, Benedict, 1615-1678 (associated)
Gould, Nathan (associated)
King, Samuel Ward, Gov. (associated)
McKim, Charles Follen, 1847-1909 (associated)
Stillman, William James (associated)