Dogs
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Note: Domesticated species of Canis, formerly believed to be descended from Canis lupus, gray wolves; however, recent studies suggest that gray wolves and domestic dogs instead have a common ancestor, now extinct. Dogs come in a variety of shapes, and sizes and over 400 distinct breeds. All domestic or feral dogs are descended from a single common ancestral species. For more than 12,000 years, it has lived with humans as a hunting companion, protector, and as herders and guardians of sheep, goats, and cattle. Today, dogs are employed as aids to the blind and disabled, or for police work. In Western art, dogs have generally come to symbolize faithfulness and loyalty, however, in other cultures they can symbolizes a variety of traits, ranging from unclean to seducer.
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.314
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside near brush and trees.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.315
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.316
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo walking by "Beware of Dog" sign outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.317
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo walking by "Beware of Dog" sign outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.318
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.319
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo walking by "Beware of Dog" sign outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.320
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.321
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo, before 1968
Item — Box 2
Identifier: 2006.6.322
Overview
Photograph of Bo-Bo outside.
Dates:
before 1968
Bo-Bo with glasses, before 1968
Item — Box F4
Identifier: 2006.6.1359
Overview
Photograph of one of O'Keeffe's Chows, Bo-Bo, lying on ground and wearing glasses.
Dates:
before 1968