The Man's Best Friend

Black and white photo postcard, no writing on reverse.

Found in "George Eliot's Life" by J.W. Cross. Published by Harper and Brothers, 1885.

12 comments:

  1. On the original photo, can you make out what is on the pins on the officer's collar?

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  2. I'll rescan on highest resolution and see what I come up with...

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  3. Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I enjoy reading your posts, looking at the little treasures from days gone by that you find tucked away. Thanks for adding something fun to my day.

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  4. ok, here's the super gigantic version:

    http://imgur.com/RxCVq.jpg

    i couldn't make anything out, though.

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  5. try US Park (Forest) Ranger. I found several pics with exact uniform and hat.

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  6. This is probably my favorite picture you've found thus far! I always wish I knew more about the people in the pictures you find. Thank you again for a little piece of happiness every day.

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  7. Fantastic photo! Love the gent's proud stance, and the pure joy on the pup's face. Remarkable find!

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  8. FWIW, the jodhpurs and boots are very reminiscent of the RCMP uniform...

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  9. I love this photo!!! What a happy smile on the shepherd's face. Just wonderful. You blog really makes my day every time I check in. Thanks!

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  10. Love this photo best! Love your blog but I don't always have anything to say.

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