I often notice pictures of people and their pets as I wander through the Digital Archive. Mostly dogs and cats, of course, but even the occasional rabbit. They show up in the most unusual places. On top of a snowman. Under an umbrella. In vehicles. In a bathtub. There are big ones, little ones, fuzzy ones, sleek ones.
There they are, sharing the daily lives of their people, contributing to our collective history.
Little ones.
“Chet and Marion’s dog, Bambi,” Great Cranberry Island Historical Society, …view item
And, no, I didn’t forget the cats.
“Harper, Eugene Archel, young boy holding cat,” Tremont Historical Society, …view item
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And, as promised, the occasional rabbit.
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There are many more, hiding in photos unidentified (take a peek).
Keep an eye out for them as you search. It will brighten up your day.
~ Header Image: “Mount Desert Kennel Club Dog Show Poster, c. 1930s,” Great Harbor Maritime Museum, . . . view item