Pekinese Collection

Pekinese Date: circa 1960s

A lady in a pinafore dress artistically arranges lilac coloured blossom in a tall, narrow stemmed glass vase, watched on by her pekinese dog. Date: 1915

Marshall & Snelgrove gown: loose fitting, high waisted ankle length gown in a bronze fabric, round neckline, Medici style collar, translucent sleeves & reverse cuffs. Date: 1915

A girl on a scooter, wearing a tartan skirt, talks to a smart woman with a toy dog under her arm Date: 1915

A Palm Beach, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print)
3435988 A Palm Beach, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailleur de Worth; ); The Stapleton Collection

Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese, (etching and aquatint)
990994 Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese, (etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 37x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a Car with Two Pekinese. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

On the Riviera, 1920 (oil on canvas)
GG67563 On the Riviera, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 71.1x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Irish, out of copyright

The Latest Portraits of Her Majesty and of Princess Victoria of Wales
KAT323407 The Latest Portraits of Her Majesty and of Princess Victoria of Wales, frontcover of The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria (b / w photo)
3656632 Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria)

Josephine Baker with pet bunny rabbits and many small dogs
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) - American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent - with pet bunny rabbits and many small dogs Date: 1931

A Game of Cards, c. 1655-9 (oil on panel)
3930810 A Game of Cards, c.1655-9 (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 65x58 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

From the land of the Chrysanthemum
FLF26808 From the land of the Chrysanthemum by Fairman, Frances C. (1836-1923); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pekes, 1930, Illustrations from his Sketch Book used for Just Among Friends
STC255541 Pekes, 1930, Illustrations from his Sketch Book used for Just Among Friends, Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935), later Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode Limited, 1934

Peke, Collie, Spaniel and German Boxer, 1930, Illustrations from his Sketch Book for
STC255543 Peke, Collie, Spaniel and German Boxer, 1930, Illustrations from his Sketch Book for Just Among Friends, Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935)

Madame Rejane, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
988979 Madame Rejane, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 50.4x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Rejane. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Lady, Lina Bilitis, with two Pekineses, 1913 (oil on canvas)
989204 Portrait of a Lady, Lina Bilitis, with two Pekineses, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 223.6x120.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady, Lina Bilitis)

The Jade Shawl
circa 1910s

HRH Princess Victoria (1868-1935) - the fourth child and second daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, and the younger sister of King George V. Date: circa 1909

Young Girl with a Small Dog (charcoal & red chalk on paper)
VER211747 Young Girl with a Small Dog (charcoal & red chalk on paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee Ephrussi-de-Rothschild, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Mr Curnow judging at the Dog Centre Birthday Show
Mr Curnow judging a Pekinese (?) at the Dog Centre Birthday Rally exemption show on July 11th, 1971 Date: 1971

Source Size = 1892 x 2517
Life in China: a Pekinese Auction

Englands Winter Playground at Buxton, Derbyshire. A lucky dog goes for a ride 23 February 1923

Koko the Pekinese dog with Jack Sparrow -- unfortunately Kokos bowl is empty. Date: 1937

Koko squeezes under the gate on his way to find the cat. Jack Sparrow perches on top. Date: 1937

Koko runs between two cyclists
Koko runs across the road between two cyclists, with Jack Sparrow flying above. Date: 1937

They can t ration love
Bonzo with his entourage of females issued during war-time rationing. Date: circa 1940

Koko accidentally trips up a policeman, whose helmet falls off. Date: 1937

Koko the Pekinese dog with postmans leg
Koko the Pekinese dog, biting the postmans trouser leg. Date: 1937

Koko the dog frightens a kitten into a tree
Koko the dog remembers how he once frightened a kitten and made it escape up into a tree. Date: 1937

Cocktail Chic 1937
Spanish fashions for sunny afternoons in cocktail bars: black self-sriped jacket and pleated skirt, trousers and collarless jacket, grey check jacket with over-stitching

Tailored Suit by Worth
Tailored suit by Worth in salmon pink & black: sac-like jacket with half-length sleeves, pockets & high loose fitting collar & a barrel-line skirt or 2-piece dress

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In 1915, a lady in a delicate pinafore dress carefully arranges lilac coloured blossom in a tall, narrow stemmed glass vase. Her elegant pekinese dog watches on with curiosity and admiration. The scene captures the essence of grace and refinement that defined this era. Meanwhile, another woman dons a Marshall & Snelgrove gown from the same year. This loose fitting, high waisted ankle length gown made of bronze fabric exudes sophistication. With its round neckline and Medici style collar, it is truly a fashion statement of its time. Translucent sleeves and reverse cuffs add an ethereal touch to complete the ensemble. On the bustling streets of 1915, amidst the sounds of scooters whizzing by, a girl wearing a tartan skirt engages in conversation with an impeccably dressed woman carrying her beloved toy dog under her arm. The charm of their encounter reflects both the fashionable trends and social interactions prevalent during this period. Fast forward to 1921, where we find ourselves captivated by pochoir print depicting Palm Beach fashion plates. Amongst these stylish illustrations stands our beloved pekinese once again - symbolizing elegance and luxury that were synonymous with this glamorous era. An etching and aquatint artwork showcases yet another delightful moment involving two Pekinese dogs accompanying a woman in her car. Their presence adds warmth to an already charming scene as they embark on adventures together along picturesque roads. The Riviera has always been associated with opulence and leisurely pursuits; hence it comes as no surprise that even there we find references to our furry friends. An oil painting from 1920 depicts life on the Riviera featuring our adorable pekinese companions basking under sunny skies alongside fashionable individuals enjoying their leisure time. Moving away from canines for just one moment but staying within royalty circles: "The Latest Portraits of Her Majesty" showcase Queen Alexandra alongside Princess Victoria of Wales.