Scotch 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
63.350.214.163.12
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the whimsical world of 19th advertising with *Scotch Terrier*, a charming chromolithograph from Goodwin & Company's *Dogs of the World*, produced in 1890 for Old Judge Cigarettes. These tiny cards (just 1 1/2 x 2 13/16 inches) were tucked into cigarette packs as collectible premiums, sparking a craze among smokers and hobbyists alike. The Scotch Terrier, with its wiry coat and alert stance, exemplifies the era's fascination with purebred dogs, popularized by Victorian kennel clubs and breeding enthusiasts. Crafted as a commercial color lithograph, this print showcases the vibrancy o...
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...