Every since I found my wedding shoes from Irregular Choice with a cute adorable Scottie Dog on them (see below), I have been obsessed with collecting vintage items with this dog on it. I also realize that I’m not the only one who loves the Scottie as many ladies (and gents) in the vintage community I know enjoy collecting them as well.

For today’s post I would like to talk a bit about why the Scottie dog is popular, showcase some fun vintage photos and vintage items that showoff that love.

Let’s begin!

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My shoes and Vintage Brooch Bouquet from my 2012 vintage wedding.

Also my recent vintage purchase just came in the mail, a Celluloid 1940s Scottie Dog pin. Love Love Love! Can’t wait to wear them.

1940s vintage brooch: Celluloid 1940s Scottie Dog pin — Source: Etsy-Bits of Bakelite

The Scottie Dog – Vintage Photos & Vintage Items

Mini History Lesson of the Scottie Dog–1930s Popularity

During the 1930s it seemed like everyone from Movie Stars to Presidents wanted to own this dog and they did!

Owners included (but not limited to):

President Franklin Delanor Roosevelt was a famous Scottie enthusiast, and was known for taking his Scottie dog “Fala” with him almost everywhere he went.

Vintage photo of President Franklin Delanor Roosevelt. He was a famous Scottie enthusiast, and was known for taking his Scottie dog "Fala" with him almost everywhere he went.

Bettie Davis and her Scottie.

Further Reading: Vintage Photo Tuesday: Pets & Their Owners

Vintage Photo Bettie Davis with her Scottie Dog.

Humphrey Bogart and his dog “Sluggy”

Vintage Photo of Humphrey Bogart and his scottie dog

Even the famous “Memphis Belle” had a Scottie Dog as a Mascot-Stuka

Vintage photo of the famous airplane, Memphis Belle with their Scottie Dog Mascot — Source: modernscottiedog.com

Having such an illustrious owners did much for the Scotties PR and the dog’s popularity was capitalised on by contemporary designers and advertisers of the period.

Wonderful Vintage Jewelry Examples:

Bakelite Scottie Dog brooch from the 1930-40s in an Ice tea/Apple Juice color-Pretty!

Scottie dog brooches were produced in bakelite, marcasite, gold, enamel and metal (Source).

Vintage Jewelry: 1930s 1940s Scottie Dog Bakelite brooch — Source: Etsy-Lucky Patina

1940’s oval brooch with two Iconic Scottie dogs in black and red bakelite.

Source: Etsy

Three Scotties carved out of dark red Bakelite-How cute are they?? THREE of them!

Vintage Jewerlry: Scottie Dog Bakelite Brooch — Source: Etsy-OldObscenities

Art deco era Scottie brooch of sterling and marcasite.

After a slight dip in popularity, the late 1950s saw the Scottie Dog become in vogue again! and could be seen once again on many different items from jewelry to shot glasses.

Like this adorable Paper Towel from the 1950’s.

1950s Scottie dog towel — Source: Etsy-grandmothersattic

This adorable little Scottie dog barrette dates to the 1950s or slightly earlier. It is made of a celluloid-like molded plastic with a painted eye.

1950s Vintage Jewelry: Scottie Dog Barrette, TILCO, ca. 1950s

Source: Etsy

Vintage Chalkware Scottish Terrier Wall Plaques – Mid Century.

Source: Etsy

Buttons! Tiny Scottie dog plastic button from the 1950s. Cute and charming blue dog with pink bow realistic button.

Further Reading: Vintage Buttons-The Little Beauties of the Clothing World

Tiny Scottie dog plastic button from the 50´s. Cute and charming blue dog with pink bow realistic button.

Source: Etsy

Do you have a child in your life? Why not suit them up in this vintage 1940s/ 1950s novelty Scottie Dog plaid cardigan.

Vintage 1940s / 1950s Novelty Scottie Dog Plaid Wool Cardigan for a kid.

Source: Etsy

Need some vintage 1950s coasters for your bar? I kind of think I might need to buy this for my husband as he is Scottish and has been known to drink a scotch & soda a time or two.

1950s metal coasters with scottie dogs — Source: For sale Etsy-BogieBacallVintage

How about a lovely 1950s shot glass to go on those coasters?

1950s vintage shot glass with scottie dogs — Source: Etsy-My Retro Charm

1950s/ 1960s Vintage Scottie Dog Bookends (wood). So cute!

French vintage wooden BOOKENDS representing 2 cute small scottie dogs from the 1950s / 1960s

Source: Etsy

Looking for a 1950s vintage planter for your home? This guy will do I think.

1950s Scottie Dog vintage planter — Source: Etsy-candyzown

If you are a knitter (not me..oh that is so not me) you can purchase this adorable 1950s sweater and cap pattern for a little boy or girl in your life. I want it for me!

1950s vintage knitting pattern for boys or girls featuring a cap and sweater with scottie dogs on them. — Source: Etsy-Knittingknitch

Now on a last fun note..did you know that in the game of monopoly the Scottie Dog game piece (introduced in the 1950s) is the most popular piece of all time? See everyone loves a Scottie Dog!

QUESTION TIME: Do you collect these adorable dogs for your vintage collection? If so what do you own?

Liz 🙂

Recently Toronto was blessed with a temporary new vintage store called “Jack Lux Vintage” a Toronto pop-up (536 Queen St. West) that is only here for a short 3 months or so (started July 23rd, 2014).

About the Store:

The store has one of the largest vintage collections in Canada much of which was acquired from Centre National du Costume (2005) which was a costuming trust established by the Quebec Government to curate and identify a wide-ranging (1920’s – 1990’s) and diverse vintage collection to be used by all the filmmakers and production houses that were shooting in the province of Quebec. When the government’s changed — the organization was dismantled and JackLux was able to acquire the vast collection — which at last count included more than 200, 000 items of men, women and children’s apparel and accessories.

They have now brought those vintage pieces to Toronto and are selling them at low low prices of $20, $30, $40 and some a bit higher (with new pieces coming in all the time). Many of the vintage clothes need a bit of love to make them look new again and some just need to find the right buyer who is okay with some wear and tear that is unfix-able. But honestly who is going to complain with a $30, 1940s dress in their hands??? NOT ME!

Toronto Vintage Clothing Store — Inside the store

The store has gotten the vintage community here in Toronto very excited and I know many of my friends have already made several purchases since it first opened. I personally have already been to the store multiple times and have walked away with several wonderful 1940’s and 50’s dresses (which you will see below). Also if you are not a fan of the 40s and 50s like me, there are plenty of clothes from the 1960’s up to the 1990’s to fit anyones vintage shopping needs. And Guys…they have a whole section for you of coats, suit jackets, shirts, pants and shoes so you too need to stop by too. Looking for a Halloween costume? How about some adorable vintage clothes for your little kids? Jack Lux has got you covered. The back room of the store has a section for kids and a section of costumes like a medieval dress..or 2. Oh! there is also plus sizes! I have found several dresses for the beautiful plus size figure.

Now without further adieu lets take a look at my recent visit to the store and the vintage dresses I have now added to my collection.

JackLux Vintage clothing store Toronto — Clothes all the way to ceiling!

Now what I have gotten at Jack Lux (I’m not a model so excuse the bad photos lol):

Dress from JackLux Vintage Clothing Store Toronto — My First Dress: Super pretty 1940s swing dress. Can’t WAIT to take this out onto the dance floor

1940s Vintage Dress from JackLux Vintage Toronto — 1940s Dress-The Green is much more vivid in real life and there is a bit of fading but still beautiful

1940's Vintage Dress JackLux Vintage — Super Serious me IN My FAVORITE dress! 1940s dress with very little flaws (minor).

1950s Dress from JackLux Vintage Toronto — 1950’s Vintage Shirt Waist Dress. Will be so great for Fall

And there is what I bought my friends.

REMINDER! Jack Lux is only here a short time and they are bringing in new pieces all the time so make sure you hit up the store as many times as you can to stock up your vintage collection because before you know it..it will be gone and so will those amazing prices!

Happy Shopping! If you have gone shopping there, would love to know what you bought. Let me know!

P.S. In around August 29th, the Vintage Inn will have 2 Mannequins on display in the front window with outfits I picked from the store, stop on by and check them out.

Liz 🙂

Month: August 2014

Everyone Loves a Scottie Dog, Especially the Vintage Community!

The Scottie Dog – Vintage Photos & Vintage Items

Mini History Lesson of the Scottie Dog–1930s Popularity

Wonderful Vintage Jewelry Examples:

My Vintage Finds from “Jack Lux Vintage”-Toronto’s New Pop Up Vintage Store