Black and Tan Terrier, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (3.8 x 7.1 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.214.163.31
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century advertising *Black and Tan Terrier*, charming commercial color lithograph from Goodwin & Company's *Dogs of the World*, produced in 1890 to accompany Old Judge Cigarettes. petite cards (just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches) were tucked into cigarette packs as collectibles, sparking a craze among enthusiasts for dog breeds from around the globe. The Black and Tan Terrier, with its alert expression and sleek coat, exemplifies the era's fascination with purebred dogs, popularized by Victorian breeding clubs and pet culture. Crafted via chromolithography—a pione...
About the Artist
Goodwin & Company · 1850–1950
**Goodwin & Company (ca. 1850–1950)** Goodwin & Company, originally established as E. Goodwin and Brother before the American Civil War, emerged as a prominent New York City-based tobacco manufacturer in the mid-19th century. Operating from the bustling heart of Manhattan, the firm built its reputation on popular cigarette brands such as Gypsy Queen and, most notably, Old Judge, which became syno...