Yorkshire Terriers, Huddersfield Ben and Kate. Walsh c1878

by Dalziel, Hugh

.Antique print of Yorkshire Terriers - Mrs. Foster's "Huddersfield Ben" and Lady Giffard's "Kate".

Original wood engraving published in London circa 1883 for "British Dogs: Their Varieties, History, Characteristics, Breeding, Management, and Exhibition, Illustrated with Portraits of Dogs of the Day" by Hugh Dalziel who used the pen-name "Corsincon". Dalziel was canine critic for "The Field", kennel editor of "The Country", and a judge at dog shows. Dalziel endeavoured to show the excellence of breed characteristics in each image. This book has been reissued a number of times – in 1879, 1883 and 1897.

Page size: 5 x 7.5 inches (13 x 19cm) (or 6 x 8.5 inches).