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Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.36, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright, Copyright held  ...
Trial of Laddie the Collie
Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.36, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright, Copyright held by Acme

Trial of Laddie the Collie

Date1948
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 9 × 7in. (22.9 × 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
CopyrightCopyright held by Acme
Object number2017.86.36
DescriptionBlack and white Acme Telephoto photograph of the May 11, 1948 trial of Laddie, a Collie from Winsted, Connecticut who was accused of viciousness and found not guilty; if found guilty Laddie would have been put down. Laddie, on a leash held by his owner, Miss Barbara Scanlon [center], is being petted by an unidentified member of the board of selectmen while Daniel Smith [far right] testifies for Laddie. There are rows of spectators in the background.
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