Description: Rare original CDV of Barry, on display at the Natural History of Bern. CDV is 4" x 2.5" and in VG antique condition. Barry der Menschenretter (1800--1814), also known as Barry, was a dog of a breed which was later called the St. Bernard that worked as a mountain rescue dog in Switzerland and Italy for the Great St Bernard Hospice. He predates the modern St. Bernard, and was lighter built than the modern breed. He has been described as the most famous St. Bernard, as he was credited with saving more than 40 lives during his lifetime, hence his byname Menschenretter meaning "people rescuer" in German. The legend surrounding him was that he was killed while attempting a rescue; however, this is untrue. Barry retired to Bern, Switzerland and after his death his body was passed into the care of the museum.
Price: 289.99 USD
Location: Fisherville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-12-16T12:47:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Landscape
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Dog, Post Mortem, Animals
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1890
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Animals
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
