| This refrigerator magnet features an illustration of Bonzo the dog, a delightful 1920s creation of English cartoon artist, George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948).
Bonkers for Bonzo
In terms of popularity, publicity and endorsements, Charles Shultz's Snoopy had nothing on Bonzo. From his first appearance in 1921, the pudgy little dog was everywhere! He hawked radios, cigarettes and tires, was represented by toys and knickknacks, was published in books, newspapers, postcards and advertisements.
And all these years later Bonzo still has fans around the world. Big Brother Ebay won't permit me to give you links to some of the great websites about Bonzo, but if you're not familiar with this little guy, I urge you to do some Googling and discover his many adventures and memorabilia.
His Master's Vice
This magnet pictures an image from an old postcard that originally appeared in The Sketch magazine/newspaper in 1922. (The Sketch regularly published short stories by Agatha Christie in those years, too. Must have been a fun read.)
Bonzo wasn't constrained by today's repressiveness. In addition to puppy dog escapades to charm any dog lover, he was known to drink, smoke, party and generally have a fine old time.
Go Bonzo!
Magnet size: 3-1/4" x 4-1/8" (8.25cm x 10.48)
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