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Bonzo sells a pup by George Studdy
Bonzo sells a pup -- Bonzo and five Bonzolines sit in a basket, while one pup sits separately with a sold notice round his neck, ready to travel on the GWR to The Kennels, Lone Bridge, Dartmoor. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans Date: 30 May 1923
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Bewildered Bonzo Bonzolines Crying Dartmoor Ernest Eyes Harness Kennels Label Lead Leaving Lone Muzzle Neck Notice Offspring Puppies Puppy Pups Sale Saucer Selling Sells Separation Sold Studdy Unhappy 1923
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Bonzo Sells a Pup
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is a charming and nostalgic image by renowned British artist George Ernest Studdy, depicting the beloved canine character Bonzo overseeing the sale of one of his offspring. The scene takes place on a Great Western Railway (GWR) platform at Lone Bridge, Dartmoor, where Bonzo and his five Bonzoline companions sit comfortably in a basket. One pup, with a "Sold" notice around its neck and a sad, bewildered expression, stands separately, ready to embark on its new journey. Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and an indiscriminate breed, first graced the pages of The Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze that ensued was a global phenomenon, leading to an outpouring of merchandise, including postcards, annuals, toys, and more. In this image, Bonzo, dressed in a lead, harness, and muzzle, seems to be overseeing the sale with a mix of pride and sadness. The pup, crying and looking back at its mother and siblings, is understandably unhappy about the separation. The railway station, with its leaden sky and somber atmosphere, adds to the sense of melancholy. George Ernest Studdy's skillful brushstrokes and attention to detail bring this poignant moment to life, capturing the essence of the Bonzo phenomenon and the emotions of the human-canine bond. This photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of Bonzo and the nostalgia of the 1920s. Credit: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans (not for commercial use) Date: 30 May 1923.
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