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D9783-5A
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- 1940-05 (Creation)
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It seems to be bedtime for this young boy dressed in a long night shirt with his dog dressed in a night cap, bib, "pajamas" and mismatched socks. But the pair are actually competing in the "Mutt Parade" held on Commerce Street on May 18, 1940. The dogs were to be judged in 24 categories, including most comic dress, and more than 70 prizes awarded. It is unknown whether this pair captured one of the top prizes. The parade of dogs accompanied by their kid handlers was an annual event sponsored by the Commerce Street Business Men's Club. Large throngs of spectators lined Commerce Street from South 15th to South 7th to watch and cheer on the participants. (T.Times 5-18-40, p. 1-list of winners)
Pets; Dogs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boys--Tacoma--1940-1950; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1940-1950;