Pair of Edwardian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs

Early 20th century, stepped crest rail with molded edge, triple slat back with reeding and ribbon carving, over upholstered seat, molded seat rail, reeded tapered legs with turned cross stretcher base.

36 x 20 x 19 in., seat height 18.5 in.

From the Historic Collection of Limestone University, Gaffney, South Carolina
Limestone College, now Limestone University, was founded in 1845 in Gaffney, South Carolina, by English-born Baptist minister Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son William. Originally established as the Limestone Springs Female High School, it was among the first women’s colleges in the nation and the very first in the state. The institution found its early roots in a former resort hotel near healing springs, later struggling due to the Civil War and Reconstruction. It revived in 1881 as the Cooper‑Limestone Institute, thanks to benefaction from industrialist Peter Cooper, and adopted the name Limestone College.

Later upholstery with staining; both crest rails with break and repairs near right stile; finish wear and inconsistency throughout.