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Cat and dog in bed on a Christmas card
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Cat and dog in bed on a Christmas card
Cat and dog in bed on a Christmas card -- Darby and Joan. Date: circa 1890s
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Anthropomorphism Boxer Cats Darby Elderly Humanised Joan Married Nightcap Nightdress Nightshirt Pillows Tabby
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Step back in time with this charming and heartwarming image of Darby and Joan, an elderly married couple from the late Victorian era, sharing a cozy moment in bed with their beloved pets, a tabby cat and a boxer dog. Dressed in nightshirts and nightcaps, the couple embraces the holiday spirit of Christmas, as evidenced by the festive decorations and stockings hung by the fireplace. The cat, with its elegant white fur and expressive green eyes, curls up contentedly between the couple, while the playful boxer dog peeks out from under the covers, a mischievous grin on its face. This anthropomorphic depiction of animal companionship and human-animal bonding is a beautiful reminder of the enduring love and companionship that exists between people and their pets, even in the most unexpected places - like a Christmas card from the 1890s.
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