1924 Chow mascot “Sing” aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia battleship
Circa 1924 this news clipping was a nice find adding to the growing collection of Chow mascot used aboard ships between the late 1800’s and 1940. The photo of the chow was even darker than this so I tried to restore some detail in photoshop with little success. Regardless you can certainly tell its a […]
1924 Article – Chows are the ideal Motor Dog- A sign of the times!
It was the Roaring Twenties and EVERYTHONG seemed to be all the “rage”. Flappers and their beaus were scoffing prohibition laws, consumerism was also a “thing”. Jazz was the music of the times and silent movies another favorite past time! It was truly a fascinating decade in our history and the Chow Chow was in […]
1899 Original Stereoview card of Admiral Dewey and his chow “Bob” aboard the USS Olympia
CIRCA 1899 ADMIRAL DEWEY AND “BOB” STEREOGRAPH CARD – Thank you so much Riitta Ropponen for generously sharing this gorgeous and rare piece of Dewey with his chow memorabilia!! I have not seen this one anywhere else before and hope to someday add one to my own collection. Lucky girl!!!! CLICK the RELATED POSTS links […]
Vintage bronze paperweight featuring a ‘chow’ and little boy. Miniature and detailed
A couple of years ago I managed to score this incredible find. I am still researching the timeframe it might have been made in and the purpose of this unusual piece but I am inclined to think the original intent is to be a paper weight. It measures about 8″ from end to end and […]
Circa 1954 Chow Cracker Jack prize
Circa 1954 CrackerJack prize. As far as I can find this was the only chow figure style that crackerjack offered for prizes in their caramel popcorn and nut boxes. A number of dog breeds were done that year in a variety of colorful plastics. I have seen this chow in many unusual colors and combos […]
1899 RARE Admiral Dewey and his chow Bob in rare Leslies Weekly Illustrated publication
ADMIRAL DEWEY’S FAITHFUL COMPANION His favorite pet the Chinese dog – Bob” who is always at his feet There are times when giving the piggy bank a shakedown actually pays off….this is one of them! I discovered this very large scale 1899 magazine in outstanding condition other than a single fold down the middle and […]
1930 President & Grace Coolidge with their chow Tiny Tim at their retirement home in Northampton Mass
And the beautiful Coolidge photos just keep on rolling in. This one is from 1930 and is an original 8×10 press photo I purchased from an antiques dealer. The president was recently retired from office and his wife, Grace along with Tiny Tim the chow moved into their palatial home in Northampton Mass. I keep […]
1931 Real photo postcards of President & Grace Coolidge with their chow Tiny Tim
Above and below, find my restored versions of 2 wonderful RPPCs (or real photo post cards) which I recently had to do some negotiating to obtain them. The originals are the last image you see below. They were both taken after President Coolidge and his wife Grace had retired to Northampton Massachusetts with their favorite […]
1930’s Bronze likeness of President Coolidges famous chow Tiny Tim
“His Highness Timmy” A likeness of President Coolidges Chow -Auction photo and description courtesy Skinner Auctions It is always so thrilling to me when these unexpected treasures pop when I least expect them to….and 2 at a time from very different sources!!! Above you will find a stunning chow bronze sculpture Created by artist Viola […]
CHOW CHOW….Relish the thought …How our Celestial breed may have been named
One of my favorite side collections that branched off from my vintage Chow searches is “foodie” themed. Antique Chow Chow relish labels (aka Piccalilli in England) are fun for me to collect because they will look great in a collage frame in my CHOWTIME themed kitchen. I’m working on putting that together this winter. As […]
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