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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 […]

RESTORATION-1920s well dressed woman with Chow in front of Goodyear sign

This original small photo to the right had great detail in it but very strong shadows on the chow’s front.  The best I could do was bring out the middle tone details.  The outfit the woman is wearing is exquisite and I’m thrilled to have been able to get the flower shaped beaded handbag and […]

RESTORATION- 1908 American Celebrity with his chow Fluffy Ruffles

This spectacular photo is such a treasure.  Found in a collection of antique American celebrity images at an estate sale, there are a couple of notations on the photo front and back with really not much of a clue as to who this man is.  On the front is handwritten Copyrighted by Harvey??? Leer??? 1908.  […]

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