#junedogs

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This negative shot by Marriott C. Morris, shows his youngest child and only daughter, Janet Morris petting an undeniably adorable pup.

Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer. [Janet Morris in carriage petting dog, 131 W. Walnut Lane] February 1908. 1 photograph: film negative; 3 x 4.5 in.    

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Smell like wet dog? The “new” soap will take care of all unwanted scents that stick to your clothes, especially after playing in the park with your four-legged best friend.

Chas. Shields' Sons, printer. Colgate & Co.'s "new" soap. The "new" soap in oval cakes unequalled for laundry use. New York : Chas. Shields' Sons, [ca. 1880].     

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Our final #SleepingInTheStacks feature brings us back to our Marriott C. Morris Collection with Spry the dog enjoying a rooftop snooze in the winter of 1886. 

Sleepy Spry is helping us segue into next month’s #JuneDogs challenge! Watch for some of our favorite pups from our collection Wednesdays in June!

Spry on back roof over out-kitchen, [5442 Germantown Avenue, Deshler-Morris House] [graphic]. February, 1886.   1 photograph: glass negative; 4 x 5 in.

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Okay everyone, stop what you’re doing. This dog wants to play and we cannot say no. Look at that face that is staring into your soul. It is saying, “This ball is the most special ball. If you throw it, I will always return it to you. Also, maybe buy an organ because I am so cute, and playing an organ is almost as much fun as playing with me.”

Estey organs. E.M. Bruce & Co. [Philadelphia] [ca. 1880]  1 print : chromolithograph ; 7 x 10 cm. (2.75 x 4 in.)  

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We are getting closer to summer and with that we are seeing a lot of adorable doggos walking their owners lately. The cute aggression is real. 

This photograph of a young girl holding a puppy is double the cuteness! 

Redfield, Robert S., 1849-1923, photographer. Luv me - luv my doggie. Philadelphia, ca. 1895.  1 photographic print : gelatin silver mounted on cardboard.