St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c1880. Artist: Unknown

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c1880. Artist: Unknown

1-156-960 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars, c1880. The dogs were named for St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008) who built two mountain rest houses (hospices) in the Alps.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. St Bernard of Menthon: French: clergyman, saint

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Christianity


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2763x3793
File Size : 30,704kb


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  1. 002799
  1. 002799
  1. 0390003746
  1. 1-156-960
  1. 1156960
  1. 3746

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