Tokio 1898-1906 Japanese Spaniel owned by Margaret Greville.
Charles Reid
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
photographic paper and leather
Measurements
117 mm (H)188 mm (W)179 mm (H)248 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246781
Summary
A studio photograph of Tokio
Full description
Tokio is sitting on a silk covered neoclassical chair outside on a doorstep. He is buried in the dogs' graveyard at Polesden Lacey. Inscription "Tokio" Japanese Spaniel born 1898 died 1906. "Where are you little wandering life that so faithfully dwelt with us, played with us, fed with us, felt with us, years we grow fonder and fonder."
Marks and inscriptions
MADE BY JAMES BOLTON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE (stamped on reverse of frame)
Makers and roles
Charles Reid, photographer and publisher