Prater

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-04

Identity

Marie's large dog who accompanied her in Paris and was well-known in society.

Diary References

1874

• February 4: At the Howards, a gentleman asks "ce qu'est devenu le grand chien qui me suivait toujours, il l'avait remarqué encore à Paris." Lucarini also knows Prater. "Je ne savais pas que Prater fut si connu, on l'admire."

Context

• Was Marie's constant companion in Paris
• Well-remembered by Nice society
• Admired by many people
• No longer with Marie by 1874
• Shows Marie's distinctive presence in society (girl with the big dog)