Dog carrying a bundle of sticks tied with red ribbon – Historic 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 Dog carrying a bundle of sticks tied with red ribbon in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. 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.
Dog carrying a bundle of sticks tied with red ribbon
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A dog trotting with a bundle of sticks tied in red ribbon is an unusual subject for a photograph, and the image plays on the working role dogs have long held beside people. Dogs were once put to hauling, herding and carrying tasks on farms and in villages, and a pet carrying firewood reads as a bit of playful domestic comedy. The red ribbon adds a deliberate touch of costume, suggesting the scene was staged or at least arranged for the camera. Notice how the dog's posture and the bundle's weight give the picture its sense of effort and pride.
| Original scan | 849 × 825 px |
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| Reference | D2 |
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