Untitled (dog dressed up in skirt and hat) c. 1950

Editor: This is an untitled photograph by Jack Gould of a dog dressed in a skirt and hat. It's quite small, only about 6 by 12 cm. I'm struck by the theatricality of it. What is your take on this image? Curator: It's interesting to consider the cultural context of this image. How does the act of dressing up an animal reflect societal attitudes toward pets and anthropomorphism? Is it a critique, a celebration, or something else entirely? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't thought about the social commentary aspect. Curator: Photography at this time became more accessible. The politics of visibility and the gaze are also at play here. Who is controlling the narrative, the photographer or the subject of the photograph? Editor: It really makes you wonder about the power dynamics inherent in image-making. Thanks for sharing your insight. Curator: It certainly offers much to think about in terms of how we frame and interpret images within a broader historical context.