Trial of Laddie the Collie
Date1948
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 9 × 7in. (22.9 × 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
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.
Object number2017.86.36
CopyrightCopyright held by Acme
InscribedTyped in black on front: “Htfd., Conn., 5/11 -- Laddie, Winsted, Conn., Collie on trial / for his life, shows board of selectmen how gentle he is. / Daniel Smith, right, testifies for dog. Miss Barbara Scanlon, / center (without hat) smiles at good character testimony. / Laddie was found not guilty of viciousness but must be kept / in restraint. Acme Telephoto.” Stamped in green on back: "CLEVELAND PRESS / MAY 12 1948 / REFERENCE DEPT."
Handwritten in blue on back: "Dogs / A191"
Printed on label affixed to back of photograph: "[barcode] n e a 8 6 6 2 8 / www.historicimages.com"
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Katherine Goodwin Parker
Parsons Theatre
1970
