Bull 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
63.350.214.163.46
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the whimsical world of 19th-century advertising with *Bull Terrier, from the Dogs of the World for Old Judge Cigarettes*, produced by Goodwin & Company in1890. This petite commercial color lithograph, measuring just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches, captures the alert, muscular form of the bull terrier—a breed celebrated for its tenacity and loyalty. Part of a popular series issued with cigarette packs, these cards turned everyday tobacco products into collectible treasures, sparking a craze among enthusiasts eager to assemble global dog portraits. Chromolithography, the era's cutting-edge te...
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...