Eleanor and Amy Lipschutz collection of Dalmatian portraits

Collection — Box: OS.PH.X.1

Identifier: AKV-1-8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The four photographs in the collection were taken by Rudolf Tauskey (1888-1979), widely considered the reigning king of canine portrairture for over 50 years. They feature the dalmatians Ch. Dottidale Jo Jo, Dottidale Little Lu Lu, Dottidale Black Buttons, and Dottidale Jolly Roger.

All measure 11 x 14, a size uncommon amidst surviving Tauskey prints, and appear to have been specially prepared for display purposes.

Dates

1960s

Creator

Tauskey, Rudolf, 1888-1979 (Photographer, Person)

Biographical note

Amy and Eleanor "Elli" Lipschutz established the nationally reknowned kennel Dottidale in Millbrook, NY. They bred, trained, and showed many Dalmatians over the years, retiring along with eleven of their dogs in Liberty, KY in 1984.

Physical Description

4 Photographic Prints (in one mixed material oversized box)

1.3 Linear Feet (one mixed material oversized box)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Tauskey, Rudolf, 1888-1979 (Photographer, Person)

Source

Lipschutz, Eleanor (Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Guide to the Eleanor and Amy Lipschutz collection of Dalmatian portraitsCollection
Author: Brynn White
Date: 2017
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Language of description note: English