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Learn about the history and symbolism of the RCA dogs, Nipper and Chipper, who have been featured in RCA ads since 1929. Nipper is the original dog listening to a phonograph, while Chipper is the young and energetic pup representing high-tech products.
Logo variations. Legacy. See also. References. External links. Nipper. Coordinates: 51.410990°N 0.302226°W. Nipper (1884 – September 1895), also known as the RCA Victor dog, was a dog from Bristol, England. Bred as a terrier mix, he served as the model for a 1898 painting by British painter Francis Barraud titled His Master's Voice.
- 1884, Bristol, England
- Canis familiaris
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Learn the history of the RCA dog logo, which was based on a painting of a dog named Nipper listening to a phonograph. Discover how the logo became a famous brand and a cultural symbol in the U.S. and the UK.
The Victor Talking Machine Company logo on one of the Victrolas in the museum’s collections. © Birthplace of Country Music; photographer: Haley Hensley. First things first: who is the dog in the logo? The pup in question was a real live dog owned by a theatrical scenic artist named Mark Barraud in Bristol, England in the late 1800s.
Aug 18, 2009 · Learn how a painting of a dog listening to a phonograph became one of the most famous advertising icons of the early 20th century. Discover the story behind Nipper, the RCA Victor dog, and his creator Francis Barraud.
Feb 22, 2019 · The first painting of Nipper was called "Dog looking at and listening to a Phonograph," and showed an Edison cylinder player. Barraud offered the company's representative the painting for use in ...
Apr 28, 2017 · The image was the foundation of the logo for many gramophone and recording brands like HMV, EMI, RCA, Victor Talking Machine Company, and more. The curious dog which looks and listens to the gramophone goes by the name of Nipper.
