Jean Prendergast was a breeder of champion pugs. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:
Accessioned and described by Chandi Singer, Burger Specialist, in December 2009. Artifacts were rehoused and described by Kate Moore, SCRC Staff, in September-December 2009.
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Jean Prendergast Pug Dog Artifacts, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Howard M. Chapin Papers (Mss. 65 C365); Chapin-Horowitz Cynogetica Collection (Mss. 1.10); The Chapin-Horowitz book collection.
All material in the Jean Prendergast collection relates to the pug dog breed. Items include figurines, soft sculptures, chocolate molds, and a Meerschaum cigarette holder. Images of some of the artifacts are available via flickr.
This series includes figurines of pugs in various poses and materials.
English porcelain Pug dog in standing pose. The dog is hand painted with the red-orange eyes and black pupils typical of pugs of this era. Blue collar with gilded bells. No Manufacturer's marks. Condition: Very good. No chips, cracks or repairs. 3 5/8 inches high, 4 1/2 inches long. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174023079/. Mss.98.P73.09 (original number 36).
Porcelain standing pug dog in the English style. Brown face and tail, white body, with a blue collar and gold pendant. No manufacturer's mark. 4 1/2 inches high and 5 inches wide. Good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174023347/. Mss.98.P73.12 (original number 31).
Medium sized high fired Bone China male Pug dog in a standing pose. Manufacturer's marks Cutmil Cupie in black ink on the stomach and Beswick England in black ink on the bottom of the each front paw. Designed by Arthur Gredlington, Beswick's star designer. 4 1/2 inches high and 4 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780390/. Mss.98.P43.23 (no original number).
Seated porcelain Pug puppy. Pinkish beige with grey face and paws. Manufacturer's marks: "1" ; Denmark ; Copenhagen Porcelain factory's three wavy blue lines with a blue "T N" next to the lines ; number 3169. 3 1/2 inches high and 3 inches long. Excellent condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780786/. Mss.98.P73.45 (original number 49).
Medium sized pug dog figurine in a standing pose. Light brown on head and body with hand painted face, orange collar with bow, with copper bells. Glass eyes. No manufacturer's marks. 5 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. Good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174023549/. Mss.98.P73.10 (original number #45).
Medium sized early German porcelain Pug dog in a seated pose. White with black face and tail, orange eyes, and a blue collar with gilded bells. No manugacturers mark. 5 1/4 inches high, 3 1/2 inches long, and 2 1/2 inches deep. Condition: Excellent. No cracks, chips or repairs - only the usual wearing away of much of the gilt from the bells. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780932/. Mss.98.P73.18 (no original number).
Medium sized porcelain bisque Pug dog in a seated position. Pug is made in the Victorian style with a brown cat like face, partial stripe down it's back, and brown tail and feet. The blue collar has white and gold studs. No manufacturers mark. 6 inches high and 5 inches wide. Good condition -small crack on bottom. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780832/. Mss.98.P73.20 (original number 16).
Medium sized pug dog Meissen figurine in a seated pose. Pure white body, collar with bow and bells. Manufacturer's marks; Meissen crossed swords in blue glaze, molder number 76W, and no artist mark. 5 1/2 inches high and 5 inches wide. Excellent design, however, one paw has been reglued from a break. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780880/. Mss.98.P73.74 (original number #47).
Nymphenburg white porcelain pug dog laying on a cushion with his head raised in a playful pose. On the bottom of the cushion is the Manufacturer's mark a Nymphenburg shield hallmark is both impressed and printed – along with the word "Nymphenburg". There is a number "704" in the base. Condition: Excellent. Size: 1 ¾" long, 1 ¼" high, 1 ¼" wide. Mss.98.P73.30 (original number 49). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780042/.
Porcelain pug standing. Victorian style. Light brown color with darker brown face and tail, white collar with gold bells. Possible pair to number 46. 2 inches long and 2 inches high. In good condition. Mss.98.P73.A35 (original number 42).
Seated bronze pug with painted color. Metal is showing in spots. Red eyes black face, ears, and tail. No manufacturer mark. 2 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide. Fair condition. Mss 98.P73.36 (no original number-however a tag for 30.00 is on the bottom). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022111/.
Unglazed porcelain pug dog laying down with a collar with a bow. White with no marks. No manufacturer's mark. 2 inches high and 4 inches long. Good condition. Mss.98.P73.37B (original number 4). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022147/.
Sandcast sculpture of a sleeping pug puppy with paws next to the face. Handpainted brown with black face. Manufacturer Sandicast of San Diego, CA. 1 inch high by 3 1/2 inch long. Chip on right front paw, and paint scrapes all over. Fair condition. Mss.98.P73.37A (no original number). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174779652/.
Soft cast porcelain pug dog. The pug is lying down with left leg tucked under. Brown coloring on top of head with cropped ears and hind quarters. Small painted black eyes with red mouth and blue collar. No manufacturer's mark. 1 1/2 inches high with 2 1/4 inches long. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780088/. Good condition. Mss. 98.P73.38 (no original number).
Porcelain pug dog is in a leisure pose playing with a stick. Light fawn with black face, ears, and tail with blue collar. No manufacturer's mark. 1 1/2 inches high and 3 inches long. Good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174780218/. Mss.98 P73.39 (No original number).
Porcelain pug puppy laying down. Cream colored with light grey face, lips have a blue line. 3 inches long and 1 3/4 inches high. In good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022913/. Mss.98.P73.A40 (original number 27).
Early 20th century porcelain pug dog. The pug is seated with his head turned to the right. White porcelain with brown tail and ears, black mask and green collar with bells. Manufacturer's mark 2606. Good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022883/. Mss.98.P73.43. (no original number).
Porcelain pug puppy sitting. Cream colored with light grey face, blue lips. Possible pair to #40. Partial label on bottom red with gold only letters showing "le quality le Chin." 2 1/2 inches high and 2 inches long. Good Condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022293/. Mss.98.P73.A44 (orignial number 26).
Porcelain pug standing. Victorian style. Light brown color with darker brown face and tail, white collar with gold bells. Possible pair to number 35. 2 inches long and 2 inches high. In good condition. Mss.98.P73.A46 (no original number).
Small porcelain fawn pug figurine by Basil Matthews. The pug is seated on a blue cushion with purple flowers. Original label of Basil Matthews is on the felt bottom of base. Imprinted on the bottom of the pug is "Basil Matthews" mark. The pug is 2 inches in height with a base of 1 inch. Good condition, with a small chip under the chin. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022063/. Mss.98.P73.A49 (original number 59).
Male pug dog seated and looking over his shoulder. He has the appearance and coloring of a Meissen Pug- clipped ears, longer snout, white with black muzzle and feet. He also sports the blue collar of most Meissens. Paining of the hair on his face is very detailed. Manufacturer's mark "hand painted in France". Pair to #52. Excellent condition. 2 inches high, 2 inches long. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022825/. MSS.98.P73.51 (no original number).
Female pug dog seated with puppy under her body and looking over her shoulder. She has the appearance and coloring of a Meissen Pug- clipped ears, longer snout, white with black muzzle and feet. She also sports the blue collar of most Meissens. Paining of the hair on her face is very detailed. Label is missing. Pair to #51. Excellent condition. 2 inches high, 2 inches long. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174022715/. MSS.98.P73.52 (no original number)
Four pewter seated male pugs, all alert with a collar and a circular pendant. They are joined at the right rear leg. No manufacturer mark. Good condition. 1 1/2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches long. Mss.98.P73.27 (no original number). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174021313/.
Pot metal seated male pug in the victorian style, cropped ears, with larger muzzle. Collar with bell. No manufacturer marks. Good condition. 1 1/2 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide. Mss.98.P73.41 (no original number). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174021465/.
Brass seated male pug in the victorian style, cropped ears, with larger muzzle. Collar with bell. No manufacturer marks. Good condition. 1 1/2 inches high and 1 inch wide. Mss.98.P73.50 (original number 22). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174021645/.
Scope and Contents Three pewter pug dog figurines. They are all pewter and laying flat on their stomachs with all legs stretched out. Manufacturer Mark "Rawcliffe Pewter: C1982. Artist name P. Davis. Excellent condition. 1/2 inch high and 1 1/2 inch long. Mss.98.P73.A59-61 (no original number). Fourth pug is #62 in this group. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174778638/.
Scope and Contents Three pewter pug dog figurines. They are all pewter and laying flat on their stomachs with all legs stretched out. Manufacturer Mark "Rawcliffe Peweter: C1982. Artist name P. Davis. Excellent condition. 1/2 inch high and 1 1/2 inch long. Mss.98.P73.A59-61 (no original number). Fourth pug is #62 in this group.
Scope and Contents Three pewter pug dog figurines. They are all pewter and laying flat on their stomachs with all legs stretched out. Manufacturer Mark "Rawcliffe Peweter: C1982. Artist name P. Davis. Excellent condition. 1/2 inch high and 1 1/2 inch long. Mss.98.P73.A59-61 (no original number). Fourth pug is #62 in this group.
Scope and Contents The fourth pug in this group (see also 59-61) is made of pewter with spot plating on the tail and eyes, laying flat on its stomach with all legs stretched out. Manufacturer Mark "Rawcliffe Pewter: C1982. Artist name P. Davis. Excellent condition. 1/2 inch high and 1 1/2 inch long. Mss.98.P73.A62 (no original number). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174779364/.
Bronze Vienna, Austrian miniature seated male pug in the Victorian style, cropped ears, with larger muzzle. Collar with bell. No manufacturer marks. Good condition. 1 inch high and 1/2 inches wide. Mss.98.P73.65 (original number 62). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174778716/.
Miniature Vienna, Austrian pug dog in standing position. This pug is hand painted with collar and black face. Good condition. 1/2 inch high and 1/2 inch long. No manufacturer mark. Mss.98.P73.A66 (no original number). Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174021543/.
This series contains various types of objects that are represented in the form of a pug dog.
Seated brass male Pug dog with one paw raised. The collar has a ruby colored glass medallion. The dog is siting on a base of etched brass over ebonized wood base with an ivory button. There is a hole on the side for possibly a wind up key. No manufacurer's mark. Pug is 2 1/5 inches high and 3 inches long and the base is 1 inch high and 3 3/4 inches long. Good condition. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/4174023417/. Mss.98.P73.17 (original number 52).
Scope and Contents Ceramic fawn pug figurine seated. The fawn colored pug is an angel with halo in gold and ceramic wings. A thin gold ribbon is attached to hang from a tree. Label on bottom "Dtax-18A Pug, brown." 2 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide. Mss. 98.P73.A28. (no original number)
Pewter condiment shaker of a seated pug dog. The head has perforated holes and glass eyes. The head is removable. No manufacturer's marks. 2 1/2 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide. Good Condition. Mss.98.P73.47 (original number 24).
Two German stamped chocolate molds of a seated pug dog. Tin plated over steel. No manufacturer's mark. 2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide. Mss.98.P73.54. (no original number).
Two German stamped chocolate molds of a seated pug dog. Tin plated over steel. This mold has a clamp ring to hold it together. No manufacturer's mark. 2 inches high and 2 1/2 inches wide. Mss.98.P73.55. (no original number).
Miniature bronze Pug dog lapel pin of the Pug Dog Club of America. The pug is standing on a box with P.D. CofA engraved. Artist name is on the verso, E. H. Treborne. No manufacturer's mark. Good Condition. 3/4 inch high and 1/2 inch wide. Mss.98.P73.63 (no original number)
Miniature bronze Pug dog lapel pin of the Pug Dog Club of America. The pug is standing on a box with P.D. CofA engraved. Artist name is on the verso, E. H. Treborne. No manufacturer's mark. Good Condition. 3/4 inch high and 1/2 inch wide. Mss.98.P73.64 (no original number)