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 […]
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