Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

You know, sometimes you just find yourself browsing Flickr, like you do, looking for something inspiring and BAM! You hit the mother lode. Turns out, Boston Public Library has amassed a huge collection of photographs from the late 1800s/early 1900s, including this impressive collection of turn-of-the-century-ish cats and dogs doin’ their thing. It’s a fascinating peek into the past that’s sure to put a smile on your face — and reinforce the timeless (and special) nature of the canine-human connection.

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

Spotted: The Historical Hounds of Boston Public Library in other

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5 Comments

  1. Royal Bulldog? Yes please!

    What a fantastic find.

  2. Well now I am getting absolutely no work done this Friday afternoon. Thanks for sharing this!

  3. Lindsay Branscombe on 11.01.12 at 12:51 PM

    This is a FABULOUS find!! I just clicked through a LOT of them and this is what i realized..

    Humans have been dressing up and posing their dogs since we owned them

    Memes started LONG before computers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boston_public_library/6872008570/in/set-72157626546076474/)

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