Mexican Hairless, from the Dogs of the World series for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the whimsical world of 19th-century collectibles with *Mexican Hairless, from Dogs of the World series (1890), a vibrant commercial color lithograph produced Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. This card, measuring just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches, captures the distinctive, sleek form of the ancient Mexican Hairless dog—also known as the Xolocuintli—in a lively pose that highlights its unique, hairless elegance and alert expression. These cards were part of a popular tobacco premium series, where collectors eagerly traded inserts from cigarette packs to amass sets depicting dog b...

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...