This unique cabinet card is certainly not in great condition. A previous owner trimmed the card to fit it into a frame. In addition, the image has a major crease running through most of the left side. Worse yet, the image was marred by an epidemic of black spots appearing on the body and face of the dog. Why would someone deface this terrific photograph by putting black dots all over this cute dog’s picture? I’m just kidding. Actually, this cabinet card features a Dalmation. The Dalmation breed originated in the Republic of Croatia. There was research conducted about this breed as early as the 1700’s. The breed itself was developed and cultivated in England. Speaking of England, the photographer who produced this photograph has the last name of Churchill. His studio was located in Arcade, New York. Clark E. Churchill is cited in the 1880 census. He is listed as 32 years of age and married to Ella Churchill (age 27). His occupation is described as photographer. In 1900 the couple remained in Arcade and Clark was working as Postmaster. The 1920 census also includes Clark and Ella living in Arcade. Clark is described as a retired merchant. To view other cabinet cards featuring dogs, click on the category “Dogs”.
DALMATION ON A RUG IN ARCADE, NEW YORK
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interestingto compare this dogs appearence to the modern Dalmatian dogs. today – he looks very much like a puppy from the back-cross project with the Pointer.
What a charming photo! Puzzle, that’s an interesting comment. I recently read Susan Orlean’s book about Rin Tin Tin, and was surprised to learn how rapidly breeds of dogs can alter in appearance as they are bred to achieve different characteristics. It’s entirely possible that Dalmatians may have changed that much in the relatively short time since this photo was taken, so it’s great that this photo exists as a reference.