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Head Puppy: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 7:01pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Mrs. Marion Durphy with 'The Duke of Arlington.'" National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
America's Gentleman
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 10:34pm.
Boston Terriers enjoyed a huge surge of popularity in the 1920s. I think their appeal is pretty obvious.
Poor pups
Submitted by pattyanne on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 12:11am.
They came in a poor second after the painful-looking feet! Ouch! But I love the dogs!! (The furry ones!)
Wrong Puppies
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 11:53pm.
I was expecting commentary on the four legged friends, not on Mrs. Durphy's shoes! But it is hard ignore those shoes! Her poor ankles look like an explosion just waiting to happen!
Changes
Submitted by loribl on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 11:23pm.
It is interesting to see how much (or little!) breeds have changed in the last century. The Boston terrier looks very similar to today's Boston. The St. Bernard, OTOH, is very, very different from today's Saint. This would be a pet quality Saint by today's AKC standards.
Poor lady
Submitted by Angel on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 10:52pm.
She has cankles. The Duke looks like he could be a suitable footrest.
Titleist
Submitted by fanhead on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 9:17pm.
I thought you were slipping, Dave, I didn't really get the title until I went to hi-def and saw the pup. My apologies for doubting the Master.
Like hams in a corset
Submitted by Sean Ryan on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 7:49pm.
Those pumps are busting open! That dog's food budget must be cutting into Marion's shoe allowance.
Tight
Submitted by 19thCenturyGirl on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 7:43pm.
Have Mercy! Those shoes are popping buttons and seams. Her feet look like a 10 pound sausages stuffed in 5 pound skins!
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