A Gun Dog remains Alert

Two differing views of what I take to be a hunting or gun dog. Sadly, no name is visible. but in the later photograph, the ivy has started to grow over the base of the memorial. You can plainly see the owners rifle resting against the bough upon which hangs a satchel with fringed edging at its base. Perhaps it contains the cartridges? Between the straps is what appears to be a powder flask. A very ornate example of grave art.

History of the Collection

Over the years, I have acquired a small number of postcards of Le Cimetière des Chiens - the Paris Dog Cemetery. I found them fascinating. You can imagine my delight when a recent chance purchase of another card led to my taking ownership of a significant archive of postcards and ephemera on the subject. A couple of times a week, I intend to post an early illustration of this remarkable Paris cemetery. I hope you enjoy seeing them?