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Be Kind to Animals
Half sheet
vintage poster from the 1930s that promotes kindness to animals.
Poster Details

Artwork: The poster was illustrated by American artist and author Morgan Dennis (1892-1960), known primarily for his paintings and etchings of dogs, including the famous "Black and White Scotties" for Black & White Scotch Whiskey advertisements.
Campaign: This poster was created as part of the American Humane Association's "Be Kind to Animals Week" campaign, which began in 1915. The American Humane Association distributed copies of such posters to local branches, like the San Francisco SPCA, for their local campaigns.
Organization: The poster specifically features "The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" (SF SPCA), which was founded in 1868 and is the oldest U.S. animal welfare organization in the West.
Year: This specific design is believed to have been printed around 1937.
Animals Pictured: The illustration features a black and white Harlequin Great Dane and a black Scottish Terrier (Scottie dog) wearing red collars, along with a small fluffy white cat.
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