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Curated by Brazilian journalist Paula Leite Moreira, this growing archive of vintage cat photography brings together rare images from different eras, ranging from candid everyday moments to striking portraits of well-known figures posing with their feline companions.

Sourced from international photo libraries, magazines, and historical records, the collection highlights just how deeply cats have been woven into human life for over a century. Some photographs capture celebrities on movie sets or at home with their cats, while others show ordinary people sharing quiet, intimate moments with pets that look just as curious, aloof, or affectionate as cats do today.

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Cher

Vintage photo of a woman with long hair holding a black cat, showcasing classic cat owner portrait style.

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What makes this selection especially compelling is its balance between cultural history and simple charm. About half of the images document famous faces and cinematic or historical contexts, while the rest celebrate anonymous, everyday cats whose stories were never written down but preserved through photography.

Together, they form a visual timeline that shows how little our relationship with cats has changed. Fashion, cities, and technology evolve, yet cats remain effortlessly iconic, stealing attention whether they’re sitting in a child’s lap, lounging beside a star, or staring directly into the camera with timeless confidence.
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    Audrey Hepburn

    Vintage black and white photo of a woman holding a cat, showcasing classic style and vintage cats from past eras.

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    Michael J. Fox

    Black and white vintage photo of a man holding a cat, showcasing classic images of cats and their owners.

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    Sophia Loren

    Black and white vintage photo of a woman holding a fluffy cat, showcasing classic cats from movie stars and owners.

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    Edward Gorey

    Black and white portrait of an elderly man with a cat resting on his shoulder, vintage photos of cats concept.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a woman in a gown playing with two cats on a chair, capturing vintage cat photos.

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    David Bowie

    Black and white vintage photo of a man holding a cat, showcasing classic vintage photos of cats and their owners.

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    Diane Keaton

    Vintage photo of a smiling woman interacting with a cat on top of a refrigerator, classic cats imagery.

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    Claudia Cardinale

    Vintage photo of a smiling woman holding a Siamese cat, showcasing classic charm of movie stars and cat owners.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a child playing piano with a yawning cat, featuring vintage photos of cats.

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    A vintage black and white photo showing a group of cats sitting closely together in a woven chair.

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    Linus Pauling (American Chemist)

    Vintage photo of an elderly man with a cat on his shoulder, showcasing classic charm in old cat owner photography.

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    Carmen Miranda

    Vintage photo of a smiling woman holding a surprised cat, showcasing classic moments of vintage cats and cat owners.

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    Masahisa Fukase (Japanese Photographer)

    Vintage photo of a cat playfully touching the face of an elderly woman cat owner in a black and white setting.

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    Carole Lombard

    Vintage black and white photo of a woman holding a black cat, showcasing classic cat owners and vintage photos of cats.

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    Vintage photo of a young girl and cat sharing milk with straws, showcasing charming moments of cats and their owners.

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    Boy holding cat in a vintage black and white photo, showcasing classic moments of cats and their owners in a garden setting.

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    Sally Smith

    Vintage black and white photo of a woman holding a tabby cat, showcasing classic charm and timeless cat ownership.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a cat sitting at a White House podium, showcasing unique vintage photos of cats.

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    Patti Smith

    Vintage black and white photo of a person holding a cat, showcasing classic vintage cats and cat owners.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a man in a suit holding and smiling at a Siamese cat indoors, vintage cat owner moment.

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    Thelonious Monk (American Jazz Pianist)

    Vintage photo of a man resting with a cat on his lap, showcasing classic images of cats and their owners.

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    Vintage photo of a young boy wearing a straw hat holding a cat, showcasing classic moments with cats and cat owners.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a woman smiling at a black and white cat resting on a pillow in a cozy indoor setting.

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    Young girl smiling and hugging a black and white cat in a vintage photo showcasing cats and their owners.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a long-haired cat sitting on a wooden bench, vintage photos of cats theme.

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    Vintage photo of a cat with scissors held in front of its face, showcasing unique and charming cat owner moments.

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    Kim Novak

    Woman in vintage black and white photo gently holding a Siamese cat, showcasing classic vintage photos of cats and their owners.

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    James Mason

    Vintage black and white photo of a man with a Siamese cat on his shoulder, showcasing classic cat owners and cats.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a sailor holding a cat, one of 44 vintage photos of cats and their owners.

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    Vintage photo of a woman in a headscarf holding two cats, showcasing classic moments of cats and cat owners.

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    Werner Aspenström

    Vintage photo of a man smiling with a cat perched on his shoulder, showcasing classic moments with cats and cat owners.

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    Georgia O’keeffe

    Vintage photo of a woman holding a cat while another woman styles her hair outdoors in a nostalgic setting.

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    Elizabeth Jane Howard

    Black and white vintage photo of a woman holding a calm cat, showcasing classic cat ownership from past decades.

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    Billy Thatcher And Shelagh Fraser

    Vintage black and white photo of a man and woman holding a Siamese cat with a microphone, classic cat owners portrait.

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    Vintage black and white photo of a man holding a cat, showcasing classic moments of vintage cats with their owners.

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    Two vintage kittens cuddling closely inside a woven basket, showcasing classic cat behavior in a cozy setting.

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    Two children sitting together with a vintage cat photo, showing a joyful moment with their pet cat.

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    Black and white vintage photo of a white cat sitting at a table, appearing to read a newspaper, showcasing classic cat moments.

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    Two vintage cat owners holding four cats each while crouching against a stone building wall in black and white.

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    Vintage photo of a cat sitting on a ledge looking at a dog below, capturing classic moments of cats and pets interaction.

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    Vintage photo of a cat resting on clothes inside an open wooden wardrobe, showcasing classic cat owner moments.

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    Bride in vintage wedding dress smiling while holding a tabby cat indoors in a classic black and white vintage photo of cats.

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