Our Pointer – Antique Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This rare historic image captures Our Pointer in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Our Pointer
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Our Pointer is a portrait of a single dog, and the title is the only detail the record gives us, so the picture's story has to be read from the image itself. Pointers were bred to hold a steady stance when they caught the scent of game birds, and a studio or household portrait of one often signals a dog valued as a working companion as much as a pet. Photographs of individual dogs like this became common as cameras grew cheaper and more families kept animals they were fond of. Look at the posture and the gaze, which can reveal how much the owner wanted the dog to appear alert and capable.
| Original scan | 815 × 722 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | Dog47 |
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