St Bernard Dogs with Brandy Barrels 1889 illustration Tapestry

Illustration from Home Words by Rev Charles Bullock published in 1889. Info from wiki: The name "St. Bernard" originates from the Great and Little St. Bernard Hospice two traveler's hospices on the often treacherous Great and Little St. Bernard Passes in the Western Alps. Between Switzerland and Italy (Pennine Alps ) and between France and Italy in the Graian Alps. The passes, the lodges, and the dogs are named for Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century monk who established the stations."St. Bernard" wasn't in widespread use until the middle of the 19th century. The dogs were called "Saint Dogs", "Noble Steeds", "Alpenmastiff", or "Barry Dogs" before that time St. Bernards are often portrayed wearing small barrels of brandy around their n...