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 […]
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