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This is one of the dogs themed Philadelphia, which is on display in Moorestown, NJ. Thirty (30) five foot high fiberglass Nipper statues were decorated by artists and supported by various sponsors. All "Nippers"were sold at auction in October 2005 as a local fund-raiser. According to the Nipper 2005 website, Eldridge Johnson, the founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company and acquirer of the "Nipper" trademark, moved his family in 1919 "to a small estate on East Main Street in Moorestown, NJ. Mr. Johnson lived in the house until his death in November 1945." Thus, the connection between Moorestown and Nipper. -This shot was taken in July of 2018 and I hope you enjoy the dog and the background information. p.s. notice that the Philadelphia Museum of Art is painted on the dog's chest - the steps are also visible - tourists love to run up the steps just like Rocky did in the movie!!!