Pets of the Lowcountry past
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South CarolinaBones from a guinea pig unearthed in the 1970s during an archeological dig on the property of the Heyward-Washington House in downtown Charleston provide some proof that Lowcountry residents of the past had pets.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South CarolinaBones from a parrot unearthed in the 1970s during an archeological dig on the property of the Heyward-Washington House in downtown Charleston provide some proof that Lowcountry residents of the past had pets.
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Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina This photo labled “Don pulling Modoc” was shot by Franklin Frost Sams on May 11, 1900.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina Franklin Frost Sams snapped this photo of children loading down a goat-drawn cart looking north at the corner of Broad and New streets in Charleston on Dec. 29, 1905.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South CarolinaBones from a guinea pig unearthed in the 1970s during an archeological dig on the property of the Heyward-Washington House in downtown Charleston provide some proof that Lowcountry residents of the past had pets.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South CarolinaBones from a parrot unearthed in the 1970s during an archeological dig on the property of the Heyward-Washington House in downtown Charleston provide some proof that Lowcountry residents of the past had pets.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina This photo of “Gus and Squeeky” was shot by M.B. Paine in February 1937.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina This circa 1910 photo from The Charleston Museum's archives shows a cat relaxing.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina Dogs lounges in a downtown Charleston backyard shared with chickens, geese and a pigeon house. Robert Achurch took this photo in the early 1900s.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina Franklin Frost Sams took this photo titled "Frances and puppies" in roughly 1896.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina An unidentified man posed with his dog on a pier in front of the Fort Sumter Hotel at 1 King St. M.B. Paine shot the photo circa 1930.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina M.B. Paine snapped this photo in the early 1900s.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina A cat performs a trick for a treat in this photo circa 1910. The photo was likely taken on Sullivan's Island.
Courtesy of The Charleston Museum, Charleston, South Carolina Ladies have team with their dog in Charleston circa 1900.
Carlton Thompson, also known as Gamecock Jesus, is a fan favorite at USC basketball games. He said he'd like to be at both the men's and women's Sweet 16 games this weekend. File/Staff
USC's Alaina Coates blocks the shot of Alabama's Nikki Hegstetter during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Tiffany Mitchell leaps for the loose ball against Alabama during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC fill the arena as they cheer on their team against Alabama Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Tiffany Mitchell moves with the ball as Alabama's Karyla Middlebrook guards her during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Khadijah Sessions and Alabama's Meoshonti Knight go after the loose ball during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's A'ja Wilson guards Alabama's Ashley Williams as she drives to the basket during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Elem Ibiam shoots as Alabama's Ashley Williams defends during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC cheerleaders during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC fans cheer on their team during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Alaina Coates reaches for the rebound in front of Alabama's Quanetria Bolton during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Olivia Gaines goes for the steal from Alabama's Hannah Cookduring their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Dawn Staley A'ja Wilson and Tiffany Mitchell pose with their plaques from the USA basketball team before their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Alaina Coates blocks the shot of Alabama's Nikki Hegstetter during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Alaina Coates blocks out Alabama's Hannah Cook during a free throw attempt during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's A'ja Wilson laughs with teammate Alaina Coates after getting fouled and hit in the eye during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC fans Evan Bailey, 10, from left, Davin Paterson, 11, and Tanner Weseman, 9, dance and cheer during a timeout Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
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USCRyann Allison, 6, cheers for her team during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Bianca Cuevas guards Alabama's Meoshonti Knight as she steps out of bounds looking to pass the ball during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
USC's Tiffany Mitchell flies past Alabama's Ashley Williams during their game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. Paul Zoeller/Staff
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