Smoking Dogs

Follow my regular postings on Instagram about my fifteen-year obsession that has taken me through museums, libraries, historical societies, church bazaars, flea markets, yard sales, friends’ attics, online—anywhere I might find clues about a cultural anomaly—Smoking Dogs. These images are historical documentation that should be considered in their own time, and not by today’s standards concerning tobacco and animal rights.

I found this smoking dog in 2005 in an old family album.Photographer L.W. Clark, New Albin, Iowa — I found this smoking dog in 2005 in an old family album.
**Photographer L.W. Clark, New Albin, Iowa**

Six months later, I discovered another one at a flea market.Unidentified — Six months later, I discovered another one at a flea market.
**Unidentified**

And so my search began. I found male smoking dogs and female dogs.Photographer F.J. Janson, 720 3rd Street, Milwaukee — And so my search began. I found male smoking dogs and female dogs.
**Photographer F.J. Janson, 720 3rd Street, Milwaukee**

Sometimes even puppies were included in this quirky aspect of our culture.Unidentified — Sometimes even puppies were included in this quirky aspect of our culture.
**Unidentified**

Many smoking dogs were photographed in formal studios.Photographer Schoonmaker, 282 River St, Troy, NY — Many smoking dogs were photographed in formal studios.
**Photographer Schoonmaker, 282 River St, Troy, NY**

Some smoking dogs just like to hang out with the guys.Unidentified — Some smoking dogs just like to hang out with the guys.
**Unidentified**

Smoking dogs were regarded as friends.Unidentified — Smoking dogs were regarded as friends.
**Unidentified**

Clearly, this dog was a trusted member of the family.Photographer Ernst Pollmann, Hulsstr 19 — Clearly, this dog was a trusted member of the family.
**Photographer Ernst Pollmann, Hulsstr 19**

Maybe people think that their dogs look like them.Unidentified — Maybe people think that their dogs look like them.
**Unidentified**

Humans like to show a funny side to their dogs.Unidentified — Humans like to show a funny side to their dogs.
**Unidentified**

Sometimes, we project images of how we would like to be perceived.Unidentified — Sometimes, we project images of how we would like to be perceived.
**Unidentified**

Maybe a pipe and fur coat were de rigueur in the mid-1800s.Photographer Rembrandt, 1364 B’way, NY — Maybe a pipe and fur coat were *de rigueur* in the mid-1800s.
**Photographer Rembrandt, 1364 B’way, NY**

Queen Victoria’s dog, Spot, has a puff with Nobel III in 1883.The Royal Collection Enterprises, Ltd. — Queen Victoria’s dog, Spot, has a puff with Nobel III in 1883.
**The Royal Collection Enterprises, Ltd.**

Every boy needs a dog.Photographer Freeland — Every boy needs a dog.
**Photographer Freeland**

Sometimes, after a long day, a comfortable chair and a pipe are all a dog needs.Unidentified — Sometimes, after a long day, a comfortable chair and a pipe are all a dog needs.
**Unidentified**

Bulldogs and pipes—a natural combinationUnidentified — Bulldogs and pipes—a natural combination
**Unidentified**

Two dogs frequented the streets near the restaurant Au Chien Qui Fume in Pairs in the 1920’s.

**J. Russell & Sons, 65 E. St., Chichester (Photographers of the Royal Family)**

If only Arnold Rothstein had a smoking dog, he might have survived “Boardwalk Empire.”Filley, New Haven, Conn. — If only Arnold Rothstein had a smoking dog, he might have survived “Boardwalk Empire.”
**Filley, New Haven, Conn.**

Photo subjects often held objects or wore clothing that represented their characters. Notice that the dog is not wearing a hat.Unidentified — Photo subjects often held objects or wore clothing that represented their characters. Notice that the dog is *not* wearing a hat.
**Unidentified**

A pipe-smoking dog advertised the Barkmahn tobacco company in the early 1900s.

Deputy Lustig von KleiststegPhotographer Fleischmann — Deputy Lustig von Kleiststeg
**Photographer Fleischmann**

“Harry, a champion Rat and Rabbiter, also a spendid Swimmer.” Owner Thos. Topping, Shildon.Smithson Photo — “Harry, a champion Rat and Rabbiter, also a spendid Swimmer.” Owner Thos. Topping, Shildon.
**Smithson Photo**

1920’s silent film actor, Jack Holt and an unidentified smoking dog, advertised a Spanish confection, Eduardo Pi Chocolate. Holt also inspired the original image for the Dick Tracey comic strip.

“Sugar lived a long and happy life on a farm in rural Iowa. To my knowledge, no one in the family ever enjoyed a pipe as much as Sugar did.” Mel WhitePhotographer Thomas C. White, C. 1948 — “Sugar lived a long and happy life on a farm in rural Iowa. To my knowledge, no one in the family ever enjoyed a pipe as much as Sugar did.” Mel White
**Photographer Thomas C. White, C. 1948**

Smoking Boomer, a celebrity in Harlowton, MT, greeted passengers at the railroad station in the 1940s.Postcard — Smoking Boomer, a celebrity in Harlowton, MT, greeted passengers at the railroad station in the 1940s.
**Postcard**

Since 1889, 18 bulldogs, all named Handsome Dan, have served as Yale University mascots.

Lotte Lorring, a German actress and singer in the 1920s, posed for a Sultan cigarette ad.Photographer Harlip, Berlin — Lotte Lorring, a German actress and singer in the 1920s, posed for a Sultan cigarette ad.
**Photographer Harlip, Berlin**

Marius was part of a traveling circus in Neuilly of Paris, France in the mid 1900s.Photo by Studio Chanzy — Marius was part of a traveling circus in Neuilly of Paris, France in the mid 1900s.
**Photo by Studio Chanzy**

A part of the community, this dog greets customers in front of the neighborhood barbershop.Unidentified — A part of the community, this dog greets customers in front of the neighborhood barbershop.
**Unidentified**

This photo was taken in a Woolworth’s photo booth in the 1950s.Unidentified — This photo was taken in a Woolworth’s photo booth in the 1950s.
**Unidentified**

Dogs, often mutts, offered companionship during wartime. Written on back: “‘Dutch’ Kolher, B Troop, horse shoer and his dog ‘Grouch’.”Unidentified — Dogs, often mutts, offered companionship during wartime. Written on back: “‘Dutch’ Kolher, B Troop, horse shoer and his dog ‘Grouch’.”
**Unidentified**

Toothpick holders were popular dinner table items from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, until Victorian etiquette frowned on dislodging food particles in public.

A smoking dog reveals as much of the man’s personality as the bowler hat, riding crop, and cravat.Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, England — A smoking dog reveals as much of the man’s personality as the bowler hat, riding crop, and cravat.
**Photographer, Tunbridge Wells, England**

How did the photographer manage to keep this dog still, let alone with a pipe in his mouth?Photographer, A.H. Leach, Brighouse of Yorkshire, England — How did the photographer manage to keep this dog still, let alone with a pipe in his mouth?
**Photographer, A.H. Leach, Brighouse of Yorkshire, England**

This tintype dates to the mid-1800s and cost between $.25 and $2.50 at the time.Unidentified — This tintype dates to the mid-1800s and cost between $.25 and $2.50 at the time.
**Unidentified**

Some smoking dogs appear to drive — cars, trucks, wagons, boats…Aldo: 1905 — Some smoking dogs appear to drive — cars, trucks, wagons, boats…
**Aldo: 1905**

A slice of life in rural America in the early 1900s.Unidentified — A slice of life in rural America in the early 1900s.
**Unidentified**

A Scottish tobacco manufacturer chose lines from Robert Burns’ poem, “The Twa Dogs,” for its logo, circa 1910. Poetry, smoking dogs, tobacco… a natural combination!

Thomson & Porteous, Ltd Tobacco Manufacturers, Edinburgh

Possibly a train station manager posing with his “assistant.”Unidentified — Possibly a train station manager posing with his “assistant.”
**Unidentified**

Presents under a tinsel-laden tree, grandma, and a smoking dog… Merry Christmas!Unidentified — Presents under a tinsel-laden tree, grandma, and a smoking dog… Merry Christmas!
**Unidentified**

It’s a wonder that this tintype survived decades of decay.Unidentified — It’s a wonder that this tintype survived decades of decay.
**Unidentified**

In 1916 the French government created the South African Labour Corps— 25,000 South African manual laborers to work the front lines of coastal France during WWI.The Victoria Photographic Co, 61, Victoria Road, Woodstock — In 1916 the French government created the South African Labour Corps— 25,000 South African manual laborers to work the front lines of coastal France during WWI.
**The Victoria Photographic Co, 61, Victoria Road, Woodstock**

Author Eudora Welty once said, “A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.”St. Pauli Pier, Hamburg, Germany, 3/10/54 — Author Eudora Welty once said, “A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.”
**St. Pauli Pier, Hamburg, Germany, 3/10/54**

Harry Rountree, famous for his depictions of Aesop’s Fables, Beer Rabbit, and Alice in Wonderland wrote and illustrated his poem, “Life in the Old Dog Yet.”Sketch magazine, “The Graphic Christmas Number,” 1919 — Harry Rountree, famous for his depictions of *Aesop’s Fables, Beer Rabbit,* and Alice in Wonderland wrote and illustrated his poem, “Life in the Old Dog Yet.”
**Sketch magazine, “The Graphic Christmas Number,” 1919**

The subject matter of greeting cards was often aimed at children.Unidentified hand-painted Christmas card — The subject matter of greeting cards was often aimed at children.
**Unidentified hand-painted Christmas card**

How about this for a marketing scheme? This smoking dog added product recognition for the consumer, and a paper doll for children.

Formal studio portraits were meant to be passed down through generations. Many of them were lost or forgotten, such as this one, which was found in a box of miscellaneous paper.J.E. Fidler. Shamokin, Pa, mid-1800s — Formal studio portraits were meant to be passed down through generations. Many of them were lost or forgotten, such as this one, which was found in a box of miscellaneous paper.
**J.E. Fidler. Shamokin, Pa, mid-1800s**

“No household could be deemed complete unless a good stock of cigars was ready at hand .”Rev. S.W. Bailey, New York Times, Feb. 15, 1886Unidentified — “No household could be deemed complete unless a good stock of cigars was ready at hand .”Rev. S.W. Bailey, *New York Times,* Feb. 15, 1886
**Unidentified**

Please help identify this photo. Medals are placed in front of the smoking dog along with an illegible document.F. Shettle, St. Margaret St., Bradford-on-Avon — Please help identify this photo. Medals are placed in front of the smoking dog along with an illegible document.
**F. Shettle, St. Margaret St., Bradford-on-Avon**

Please help identify the date, nationality, and military branch of these soldiers with their smoking dog and non-smoking cat.R. Guilleminot, Paris — Please help identify the date, nationality, and military branch of these soldiers with their smoking dog and non-smoking cat.
**R. Guilleminot, Paris**

Like Toad in The Wind in the Willows, this smoking dog, “as if in a dream he found himself, somehow, seated in the driver’s seat.”Unidentified — Like Toad in *The Wind in the Willows,* this smoking dog, “as if in a dream he found himself, somehow, seated in the driver’s seat.”
**Unidentified**

There was a time, it seems, that a dog smoking a pipe needed no explanation anymore than a woman wearing a hat.Unidentified — There was a time, it seems, that a dog smoking a pipe needed no explanation anymore than a woman wearing a hat.
**Unidentified**

What’s better than a Sunday drive with your smoking dog? Oddly, this gentleman resembles my Uncle Bud.Unidentified — What’s better than a Sunday drive with your smoking dog? Oddly, this gentleman resembles my Uncle Bud.
**Unidentified**

Written on back: Good luck Tom—hope you have lots of luck in 1934. JimBushnell — Written on back: Good luck Tom—hope you have lots of luck in 1934. Jim
**Bushnell**

According to Rene Magritte, “Ceci n’est pas une pipe.”Photo Unidentified — According to Rene Magritte, “Ceci n’est pas une pipe.”
**Photo Unidentified**

Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a pipe-smoking dog!Rotary Photo, Rajar Bromide Card — Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a pipe-smoking dog!
**Rotary Photo, Rajar Bromide Card**

Maybe this smoking dog is waiting for happy hour.Pressefoto, Klaus Kindermann — Maybe this smoking dog is waiting for happy hour.
**Pressefoto, Klaus Kindermann**

“The use of tobacco begot the virtues of patience and forbearance, and a promoter of domestic happiness.” Rev. S.W. Bailey, New York Times, Feb. 15, 1886Unidentified — “The use of tobacco begot the virtues of patience and forbearance, and a promoter of domestic happiness.” Rev. S.W. Bailey, *New York Times,* Feb. 15, 1886
**Unidentified**

If you are a pipe-smoking children’s book author, then you are in good company with A.A. Milne and Dr. Seuss.Orlo Photographer, New York — If you are a pipe-smoking children’s book author, then you are in good company with A.A. Milne and Dr. Seuss.
**Orlo Photographer, New York**

I’m just going to take a quick spin around Mykonos before anyone notices that I stole their boat.Unidentified — I’m just going to take a quick spin around Mykonos before anyone notices that I stole their boat.
**Unidentified**

It’s easy to imagine a country outing in the motorcar with the family. It is not so easy to understand why the dog is smoking.Unidentified — It’s easy to imagine a country outing in the motorcar with the family. It is not so easy to understand why the dog is smoking.
**Unidentified**

“I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgement in all human affairs.” Albert EinsteinUnidentified — “I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgement in all human affairs.” Albert Einstein
**Unidentified**

Pipes are about reflection, elbow patches, and scholarly behavior.Adams & Stilliard, Southampton — Pipes are about reflection, elbow patches, and scholarly behavior.
**Adams & Stilliard,** **Southampton**

Apparently, smoking dogs like to go on road trips.Unidentified — Apparently, smoking dogs like to go on road trips.
**Unidentified**

This smoking dog appears to be as cherished as other family members.Unidentified — This smoking dog appears to be as cherished as other family members.
**Unidentified**

Asta, Jr. succeeded his famous father in “The Thin Man Goes Home,” 1944 and “Song of the Thin Man,” 1947. He co-stared with Myrna Loy and William Powell.Unidentified — Asta, Jr. succeeded his famous father in “The Thin Man Goes Home,” 1944 and “Song of the Thin Man,” 1947. He co-stared with Myrna Loy and William Powell.
**Unidentified**

Taken one year after the end of WWI, soldiers pose with a smoking dog in Mulhouse, France, which had been liberated from Germany.Unidentified — Taken one year after the end of WWI, soldiers pose with a smoking dog in Mulhouse, France, which had been liberated from Germany.
**Unidentified**

The Bulldog Cafe, built in 1920 in Los Angeles, was a drive-in restaurant known for its “good eats,” such as tamales and malted milk. It no longer exists, but remains an important part of the Smoking Dog sub-culture.Unidentified — The Bulldog Cafe, built in 1920 in Los Angeles, was a drive-in restaurant known for its “good eats,” such as tamales and malted milk. It no longer exists, but remains an important part of the Smoking Dog sub-culture.
**Unidentified**

'“Men who had hitherto concerned themselves with the narrow things of home put a pipe in their mouths and became philosophers.” James BarrieGustav Muller, Fotogr. Atelier, Babenhausen, n.d. Bahnhof — '“Men who had hitherto concerned themselves with the narrow things of home put a pipe in their mouths and became philosophers.” James Barrie
**Gustav Muller, Fotogr. Atelier, Babenhausen, n.d. Bahnhof**

With each smoking dog photograph that has surfaced during my 15-year odyssey, I’ve always asked the same question: Why are they smoking?Unidentified — With each smoking dog photograph that has surfaced during my 15-year odyssey, I’ve always asked the same question: Why are they smoking?
**Unidentified**

Leonardo Da Vinci created a life-size mechanical lion in the early 16th century. The lion could walk and open its chest to reveal a cluster of lilies. Probably German, this wind-up smoking dog with mohair fur and a wooden pipe was no doubt wondrous … — Leonardo Da Vinci created a life-size mechanical lion in the early 16th century. The lion could walk and open its chest to reveal a cluster of lilies. Probably German, this wind-up smoking dog with mohair fur and a wooden pipe was no doubt wondrous to a child in the 1950s.

This tin sign was inspired by Goodwin & Company’s Old Judge Tobacco and Dog’s Head Cigarettes. The manufacturer is best remembered for its baseball trading cards from 1887 - 1890.

Mr. MacPooch, a battery operated tin toy, dates to the mid-1900s. He walks, his arms move, and his pipe lights up.The San Company, Japan — Mr. MacPooch, a battery operated tin toy, dates to the mid-1900s. He walks, his arms move, and his pipe lights up.
**The San Company, Japan**

Pipe aficionados, please identify this pipe and why the spaniel is smoking it!Identified as Papa Fritz — Pipe aficionados, please identify this pipe and why the spaniel is smoking it!
**Identified as Papa Fritz**

In 1880, a French comic opera, “La Mascotte,” featured a farm girl who had the power to bring good luck to everyone who knew her—as long as she remained a virgin. Today, mascots represent universities, fraternities, and sports teams, but virginity i… — In 1880, a French comic opera, “La Mascotte,” featured a farm girl who had the power to bring good luck to everyone who knew her—as long as she remained a virgin. Today, mascots represent universities, fraternities, and sports teams, but virginity is no longer a prerequisite.
**English Bulldog with unidentified fraternity**

Is there a nicer feeling than being in a room full of people and the dog chooses to sit next to you? I think not.Enlightened Consciousness, Pinterest. Photo unidentified — Is there a nicer feeling than being in a room full of people and the dog chooses to sit next to you? I think not.
**Enlightened Consciousness, Pinterest. Photo unidentified**

Tugboat captain of the Commodore and his dog, who frequently joined him at work. Please help with any additional information.Unidentified — Tugboat captain of the Commodore and his dog, who frequently joined him at work. Please help with any additional information.
**Unidentified**

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”Will Rogers — “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
**Will Rogers**

George Bernard Shaw said, “If you eliminate smoking and gambling, you will be amazed to find that almost all an Englishman’s pleasures can be, and mostly are, shared by his dog.” It seems that George underestimated his canine friends.

People have a long history of anthropomorphizing animals —giving them human characteristics.Great Grandpa Coleman — People have a long history of anthropomorphizing animals —giving them human characteristics.
**Great Grandpa Coleman**

Penny arcades lined seaside boardwalks in the early 20th century. Ask the coin-operated Wizard Fortune Teller a question, and it dispensed a card, often with an unusual prediction.1935 Exhibit Supply Company, Chicago — Penny arcades lined seaside boardwalks in the early 20th century. Ask the coin-operated Wizard Fortune Teller a question, and it dispensed a card, often with an unusual prediction.
**1935 Exhibit Supply Company, Chicago**

Summer vacation, 1963. I remember a rest stop off the Massachusetts Turnpike, and a vending machine that dispensed toothbrushes, toothpaste, and miniature sewing kits. More importantly, it contained a little plastic dachshund with tiny cigarettes. W… — Summer vacation, 1963. I remember a rest stop off the Massachusetts Turnpike, and a vending machine that dispensed toothbrushes, toothpaste, and miniature sewing kits. More importantly, it contained a little plastic dachshund with tiny cigarettes. When they were lit, as if by magic, the little dog blew perfect smoke rings.

The quintessentially English puppet show, Punch and Judy, dates to 1795. At least until the early 1900s, Tobey the Dog was the only live character and his role included biting Punch’s nose and smoking a pipe.Postcard from 1931 — The quintessentially English puppet show, Punch and Judy, dates to 1795. At least until the early 1900s, Tobey the Dog was the only live character and his role included biting Punch’s nose and smoking a pipe.
**Postcard from 1931**

“Professor” Harry Roselle oversaw entertainment, such as vaudeville acts and masquerade balls at the Ocean Pier in Wildwood, NJ in the early 1900s. His dog, Beans, performed tricks and often walked along the pier with a pipe in his mouth.Copyright 1… — “Professor” Harry Roselle oversaw entertainment, such as vaudeville acts and masquerade balls at the Ocean Pier in Wildwood, NJ in the early 1900s. His dog, Beans, performed tricks and often walked along the pier with a pipe in his mouth.
**Copyright 1906, Wildwood Postcard Co.**

This smoking dogs seems incidental to the gentleman with an extremely long beard!O.B. Smith, Photographer — This smoking dogs seems incidental to the gentleman with an extremely long beard!
**O.B. Smith, Photographer**

Dogs have accompanied military personnel at home and abroad, on battleships, in aircraft, and on land during wartime and peacetime.Laddie II, Navy mascot, troop unidentified — Dogs have accompanied military personnel at home and abroad, on battleships, in aircraft, and on land during wartime and peacetime.
**Laddie II, Navy mascot, troop unidentified**

Photographs of smoking dogs show a peculiar mix of art, history, and popular culture.T.W. Myllar, Photographer — Photographs of smoking dogs show a peculiar mix of art, history, and popular culture.
**T.W. Myllar, Photographer**

Exposure time for tintype images, such as this one, ranged between 15 and 30 seconds—a long time for a dog to sit still, especially while holding a pipe!Unidentified — Exposure time for tintype images, such as this one, ranged between 15 and 30 seconds—a long time for a dog to sit still, especially while holding a pipe!
**Unidentified**

Two smoking dachshunds wearing German caps and a non-smoking cat in-between. Text illegible. Any thoughts?Unidentified — Two smoking dachshunds wearing German caps and a non-smoking cat in-between. Text illegible. Any thoughts?
**Unidentified**

I’ve yet to discover a written explanation for smoking dogs, but photos have captured our love for them: Granny & her Sweetheart. Born Jan 7, 1815. Still hale & hearty.E. Oswald Parkin, Grosvenor Studio, Sheffield — I’ve yet to discover a written explanation for smoking dogs, but photos have captured our love for them: Granny & her Sweetheart. Born Jan 7, 1815. Still hale & hearty.
**E. Oswald Parkin, Grosvenor Studio, Sheffield**

Caption this.Written on back: Uncle Jim — Caption this.
**Written on back: Uncle Jim**

No matter the pedigree—a descendant of royal lineage or the offspring of indeterminate background—images of smoking dogs on this site come from around the world.E.M. Lindner, Vienna, Austria — No matter the pedigree—a descendant of royal lineage or the offspring of indeterminate background—images of smoking dogs on this site come from around the world.
**E.M. Lindner, Vienna, Austria**

If John Cleese were an animal, he might choose to be this guy and apply for a position with the Ministry of Silly Walks.Unidentified — If John Cleese were an animal, he might choose to be this guy and apply for a position with the Ministry of Silly Walks.
**Unidentified**

I don’t believe we own our dogs. They are their own beings that share human characteristics such as intelligence, affection, humor, and courage. These traits cover the spectrum from high to low in both species. This little spaniel appears to be his … — I don’t believe we own our dogs. They are their own beings that share human characteristics such as intelligence, affection, humor, and courage. These traits cover the spectrum from high to low in both species. This little spaniel appears to be his own dog.
**Unidentified**

Keep moving’, moving’, moving’/ Though they’re disapprovin’/ Keep them doggies moving’ Rawhide!/ Set ‘em out, ride ‘em in/ Ride ‘em in, let ‘em out/ Cut ‘em out, ride ‘em in Rawhiiiiiide! (With apologies to Clint Eastwood)Unidentified — Keep moving’, moving’, moving’/ Though they’re disapprovin’/ Keep them doggies moving’ Rawhide!/ Set ‘em out, ride ‘em in/ Ride ‘em in, let ‘em out/ Cut ‘em out, ride ‘em in Rawhiiiiiide! (With apologies to Clint Eastwood)
**Unidentified**

Chief Sunny Sky, aka Charles W. Wolf, performed stereotypical war dances on the carnival circuit in the 1940s. Reputed to be a Navaho Indian Chief, he sold souvenir postcards featuring his smoking dog, and promoted his nationwide “Crusade for Peace … — Chief Sunny Sky, aka Charles W. Wolf, performed stereotypical war dances on the carnival circuit in the 1940s. Reputed to be a Navaho Indian Chief, he sold souvenir postcards featuring his smoking dog, and promoted his nationwide “Crusade for Peace for the Benefit of Mankind.”
**Unidentified**

Jantzen was famous for swimsuits that “inspire romantic ideas about you.” The woman is wearing “Amourette” and the man’s suit is made of “latex-powered sharkskin.” The smoking dog invites you to use your imagination.Jantzen advertisement, 1949 — Jantzen was famous for swimsuits that “inspire romantic ideas about you.” The woman is wearing “Amourette” and the man’s suit is made of “latex-powered sharkskin.” The smoking dog invites you to use your imagination.
**Jantzen advertisement, 1949**

This is a story of a puppy that lived on a farm. He became bored with the children, and, as he grew older, amused himself by terrorizing the livestock. The farmer gave him away to a brewing factory where he was trained as a ratter. In the evenings, … — This is a story of a puppy that lived on a farm. He became bored with the children, and, as he grew older, amused himself by terrorizing the livestock. The farmer gave him away to a brewing factory where he was trained as a ratter. In the evenings, his kindly owner taught him “the accomplishments of good society.”
**The Graphic magazine, April 11, 1891**

Dick, USS James E. Kyes mascot. Stamped on back: “No objection to publication on grounds of national security, 24 June 1953. Department of Defense”

A dog named Pete co-starred in a tv series in the mid-1900s, “The Little Rascals.” For his smoking scenes, Pete stood in profile allowing his trainer to blow smoke through a rubber tube attached to his side. He often posed for souvenir photographs on the Atlantic City pier.

Unidentified

“Duke, a canine lifeguard in [city name illegible], Oregon, is trained to grab one end of a rope that is attached to the shore, and swim to someone in distress.”New York Times, March 31, 1936 — “Duke, a canine lifeguard in [city name illegible], Oregon, is trained to grab one end of a rope that is attached to the shore, and swim to someone in distress.”
**New York Times, March 31, 1936**

Freebies, such as this calendar, are one way to promote products or services. This scotty not only gave advice about saving money, but also became an endearing symbol for the bank.Printed by the This. D. Murphy Co, Red Oak Iowa — Freebies, such as this calendar, are one way to promote products or services. This scotty not only gave advice about saving money, but also became an endearing symbol for the bank.
**Printed by the This. D. Murphy Co, Red Oak Iowa**

“For thy sake, tobacco,I would do anything but die,And but seek to extend my daysLong enough to sing thy praise.”“A Farewell to Tobacco,” by Charles LambUnidentified

Buster, the mascot for a men’s store in Skowhegan, Maine, promoted “up-to-date” clothing in the early 1900s. I guess “vintage” wasn’t popular at the time.Advertisement, J.A, Morrissette Clothier — Buster, the mascot for a men’s store in Skowhegan, Maine, promoted “up-to-date” clothing in the early 1900s. I guess “vintage” wasn’t popular at the time.
**Advertisement, J.A, Morrissette Clothier**

Even the French had to endure wartime rations. Spam Bourguignon, anyone?

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does.” Christopher MorleyUnidentified — “No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does.” Christopher Morley
**Unidentified**

“The pipe is born of clay terrestrial,Of this I am as well conceived,And often cracks within my hand:My destiny is much the same.”Excerpt from J.S. Bach’s Aria, “So oft ic Meine Tabakspfeife” — “The pipe is born of clay terrestrial,
Of this I am as well conceived,
And often cracks within my hand:
My destiny is much the same.”
**Excerpt from J.S. Bach’s Aria, “So oft ic Meine Tabakspfeife”**

“There’s something charming about pipe smoking—an appealingly retro air of reflection and relaxation, a uniquely masculine mystique that’s somehow large enough to include tweedy professors and Maine hunting guides, detectives and novelists, Santa Cl… — “There’s something charming about pipe smoking—an appealingly retro air of reflection and relaxation, a uniquely masculine mystique that’s somehow large enough to include tweedy professors and Maine hunting guides, detectives and novelists, Santa Clause and Gen. MacArthur, Albert Einstein and Popeye the Sailor Man.”
**Peter Carlson, June 19, 2005, The Washington Post**

According to a Harvard University study, “Six Degrees of Separation,” everybody in the world is connected by six (or fewer) people. This has been proven by Kevin Bacon, so it must be true.

If children’s dishes could talk, they might tell us about a world where families live in shoes and geese lay golden eggs. This plate is part of a Victorian series created to entertain children with pictures, the alphabet, nursery rhymes, and to enco… — If children’s dishes could talk, they might tell us about a world where families live in shoes and geese lay golden eggs. This plate is part of a Victorian series created to entertain children with pictures, the alphabet, nursery rhymes, and to encourage them to eat food that they might otherwise reject emphatically.
**Made in Germany, 34.**

“I have caught more ills from people sneezing over me than from kissing dogs.” Barbara WoodhouseLatvia, 1947 — “I have caught more ills from people sneezing over me than from kissing dogs.” Barbara Woodhouse
**Latvia, 1947**

“If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.” Charles YuUnidentified — “If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.” Charles Yu
**Unidentified**

Winston Churchill was often characterized as a bulldog because of his reputed resemblance, as well as his tenacity. During his lifetime, Churchill owned many pets, but his favorite was a poodle named Rufus.

“No woman should marry a teetotaler, or a man who does not smoke.” Robert Louis StevensonLynette, circa 1930 — “No woman should marry a teetotaler, or a man who does not smoke.” Robert Louis Stevenson
**Lynette, circa 1930**

“A pipe is the fountain of contemplation, the source of pleasure, the companion of the wise.” Edward Bulwer-LyttonUnidentified — “A pipe is the fountain of contemplation, the source of pleasure, the companion of the wise.” Edward Bulwer-Lytton
**Unidentified**

“On the one hand, I want to go off and live in the desert with my dog and sculpt things out of adobe.” Tom FordUnidentified — “On the one hand, I want to go off and live in the desert with my dog and sculpt things out of adobe.” Tom Ford
**Unidentified**

“Dogs never bit me. Just humans.” Marilyn MonroeUnidentified — “Dogs never bit me. Just humans.” Marilyn Monroe
**Unidentified**

Illustrator Norman Rockwell, best known for his idealized images of American culture, occasionally drew his dog, Butch, next to his signature.

According to the Omaha Daily Bee in 1913, the “Regular Guy Association of Omaha” celebrated their first anniversary at the Carlton Hotel, where Babe and Grifter were frequent visitors. — According to the *Omaha Daily Bee* in 1913, the “Regular Guy Association of Omaha” celebrated their first anniversary at the Carlton Hotel, where Babe and Grifter were frequent visitors.

This original French watercolor and ink painting was attached to a postcard, and conveyed the message that “all is well.”Unidentified — This original French watercolor and ink painting was attached to a postcard, and conveyed the message that “all is well.”
**Unidentified**

“I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.” Samuel JohnsonUnidentified — “I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.” Samuel Johnson
**Unidentified**

“Smoking is properly an intellectual exercise. It calls forth the choicest qualities of mind and soul.” Christopher Morley, ShandygaffBritton & Sons, Barnstaple — “Smoking is properly an intellectual exercise. It calls forth the choicest qualities of mind and soul.” Christopher Morley, *Shandygaff*
**Britton & Sons, Barnstaple**

Charles Vandyk had been granted Queen Victoria’s Royal Warrant. A stamp with the reigning monarch’s royal crest of approval recognized the highest standard of excellence. Only Royal Warrant holders were (and still are) allowed to display the Royal C… — Charles Vandyk had been granted Queen Victoria’s Royal Warrant. A stamp with the reigning monarch’s royal crest of approval recognized the highest standard of excellence. Only Royal Warrant holders were (and still are) allowed to display the Royal Coat of Arms imprint.
**C. Vandyk, London**

“Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums. Others we take for walks.” Roger A. CarasJ. Delton, Photographie Hippique, 83, Avenue de l’Imperatrice, 83 — “Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums. Others we take for walks.” Roger A. Caras
**J. Delton, Photographie Hippique, 83, Avenue de l’Imperatrice, 83**

“A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.” Helen ThomsonUnidentified — “A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.” Helen Thomson
**Unidentified**

The Queen’s Hotel in Barrie, Ontario, opened in 1850. One of the few brick buildings in the area, it survived the Great Fire of 1875. Presumably, this dog had nothing to do with it.

WWII propaganda posters warned that “Loose Lips Sink Ships”—advising Americans to avoid careless talk that might undermine the war effort. On the back of this photo, a soldier wrote, “Mom, I’ll let you know what town I’m at this way. In signing off … — WWII propaganda posters warned that “Loose Lips Sink Ships”—advising Americans to avoid careless talk that might undermine the war effort. On the back of this photo, a soldier wrote, “Mom, I’ll let you know what town I’m at this way. In signing off a letter I’ll do Johnnie and then the first two initials of a town. Say it was Paris. I’ll put PA after my name. After the first letter RI and after the next one then S so you’ll be able to tell where I’m at. Okay.
**JRIOSNNIEPA**

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” Orhan PamukFanny Moodie, Illustrator, Photogravure — “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” Orhan Pamuk
**Fanny Moodie, Illustrator, Photogravure**

“A dog is not ‘almost human,’ and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such.”John Holmes, author of The Politics of Humanity: The Reality of Relief Aid — “A dog is not ‘almost human,’ and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such.”
John Holmes, author of The Politics of Humanity: The Reality of Relief Aid

“Many of us treat our pipes as revered objects that deserve special treatment. For example, every time someone knocks a pipe on a hard object, I cringe. We display our pipes with pride. We polish our pipes with loving care. In short, we care for our… — “Many of us treat our pipes as revered objects that deserve special treatment. For example, every time someone knocks a pipe on a hard object, I cringe. We display our pipes with pride. We polish our pipes with loving care. In short, we care for our pipes as sacred objects not to be tossed around. We show them respect.” Dr. Michael Garr, Blue Room Briars

One company admonished that if you insist on boiling, scalding, and scrubbing your clothes vigorously with soap of a “common character,” then don’t use Day’s Soap. You should change with times because “Improvement is the watch word of civilization.”… — One company admonished that if you insist on boiling, scalding, and scrubbing your clothes vigorously with soap of a “common character,” then don’t use Day’s Soap. You should change with times because “Improvement is the watch word of civilization.”
**Day & Frick, Howard St., Philad’a, Pa.**

This holiday postcard shows that tobacco was very much a part of mid-century culture. According to then actor Ronald Reagan, “I’m sending Chesterfields to all my friends. That’s the merriest Christmas any smoker can have.”Advertisement in “Life Maga… — This holiday postcard shows that tobacco was very much a part of mid-century culture. According to then actor Ronald Reagan, “I’m sending Chesterfields to all my friends. That’s the merriest Christmas any smoker can have.”
**Advertisement in “Life Magazine,” circa 1948**

Pipe smokers are often intellectuals—reserved, content, and live in an ambient world of their own. They observe without judgment, and sometimes they radiate an air of a dark, atmospheric library.Thanks to carrlytt for this most excellent Smoking Dog… — Pipe smokers are often intellectuals—reserved, content, and live in an ambient world of their own. They observe without judgment, and sometimes they radiate an air of a dark, atmospheric library.
Thanks to carrlytt for this most excellent Smoking Dog.
**Postcard dated 1903**

This snapshot from Croatia shows a family outing, possibly in front of the Sastavci Falls In the Plitvice Lakes National Park.Unidentified — This snapshot from Croatia shows a family outing, possibly in front of the Sastavci Falls In the Plitvice Lakes National Park.
**Unidentified**

The Austro-Hungarian Navy warship, Helgoland, saw battle during WWI. The crew included 42 officers, 1,027 enlisted men, and an honorary canine boatswain.Unidentified — The Austro-Hungarian Navy warship, Helgoland, saw battle during WWI. The crew included 42 officers, 1,027 enlisted men, and an honorary canine boatswain.
**Unidentified**

My identity has been lost. Please give me a name.Unidentified — My identity has been lost. Please give me a name.
**Unidentified**

In 1949, a traveling carnival featured Frankenstein’s Double, the Man with the Revolving Head, and Frisco the Acrobatic Wonder Dog, who could walk on his hind legs while carrying an umbrella and smoking a pipe.

A pup named “Fedahla” entertains soldier Tom Crittenden at the US Naval Air Station in Port Lyautey, Morocco, circa 1942.Unidentified — A pup named “Fedahla” entertains soldier Tom Crittenden at the US Naval Air Station in Port Lyautey, Morocco, circa 1942.
**Unidentified**

“My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” Edith WhartonUnidentified — “My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” Edith Wharton
**Unidentified**

I’ve never known a dog named Glen Alva, but I know Jameson, Bailey, and Captain Morgan.Glen Alva Whisky advertisement — I’ve never known a dog named Glen Alva, but I know Jameson, Bailey, and Captain Morgan.
**Glen Alva Whisky advertisement**

Will Rannells sold his paintings to pay for his Cincinnati Art Academy tuition. His portraits of shelter dogs appeared on magazine covers and book illustrations, and as a result, increased Humane Society awareness and adoptions.“An Old Sea Dog,” Wil… — Will Rannells sold his paintings to pay for his Cincinnati Art Academy tuition. His portraits of shelter dogs appeared on magazine covers and book illustrations, and as a result, increased Humane Society awareness and adoptions.
**“An Old Sea Dog,” Will Rannells, *Life* magazine, September 3, 1925**