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People and their obsession with cats started way before the internet. As soon as we as humanity could take pictures, people also started to include their pets, especially cats. These images would be lost to the general public, but luckily, Paula Leite Moreira, a Brazilian journalist, didn't want that to happen and came to the rescue.

Paula, in a previous post, shared that her fascination with vintage photos of cats began in 2020, at the beginning of the quarantine. "I loved delving into old records and decided to share what I found, resulting in the realization of this project," wrote the journalist.

So here you go, an Instagram account that collects All Vintage Cats in one place was created, and we are here for it. This is not our first post on Bored Panda showcasing this adorable collection, so if you would like to see our previous parts, see part 1, part 2, and part 3.

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Today, All Vintage Cats Instagram page has over 16K followers. Initially, Paula didn’t expect so much attention with her finds, saying: "Cats are usually very popular on the internet, but I had no idea how people would react."Of course, as with any cat content on the internet, it certainly caught people's attention, and we are sure there are a lot of followers to come.

Paula also runs a Facebook page posting the same images, so if you are more of a Facebook person, make sure to follow her there.

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    2 seconds before the cat wriggled out of her arms and disappeared.

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    Bored Panda reached out to Paula to learn more about her unique collection. We were curious to know more about the process of delving into old records and finding these vintage cat photos. Paula replied: “Actually, there is no secret. I find all these records in international photo libraries and some magazines. The main challenge is to find reliable information about each one. There are many beautiful records that I don't publish because of that.”

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    Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my!
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    The cat is thinking, "Another damn photo shoot. I can't help how beautiful I am."

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    It looks like she's feeding the cats first, and making the children wait

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    Lots of these images seem to have an intriguing story behind them. Whether they were taken in a movie set or with celebrities, we asked Paula to share any memorable or remarkable stories that she came across. “One example is a movie with a little girl and her cat circa 1900. I found out that it was one of the first recordings ever produced by the Lumière brothers.”

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    Seabeast
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the old fashioned Siamese as well. My Siamese looks like this.

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    What we have already learned about Paula from previous interviews is that she definitely is a cat person, and though she does not have one now, she would like to have several in the future. "I had a kitten for 18 years who passed away last year, and I still haven't adopted any new cats. But without a doubt, it's a will that I have. I want to have at least a couple to keep each other company," shared Paula previously.

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    This time, we were curious to know if this project influenced or changed her perception of cats or pets in general. She wrote: “I am a cat lover since always, and this project made me admire their beauty even more.”

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    Notice that Persians still had noses in the mid-20th Century?

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    And lastly, we asked Paula to share if she has any plans or aspirations for expanding or evolving the All Vintage Cats project.

    “I would like to turn this project into something like a book or a fashion production with retro style. But, for now, the page is just a hobby.”

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    Love the cat and his boy. The silver thing looks superimposed...any guess what it is?

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    Jimmy Stewart with PieWackit from the movie,,Bell, Book and Candle. Kim Novak starred as a witch. PieWackit was her familiar.

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    Holly Golightly played by Audrey Hepburn, Cat played by Orangey, who won his second 'Patsy' award for this movie.

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    The allure and charm of vintage cat photography is undeniable, much like the profound impact that celebrities have when seen alongside their feline companions. By exploring historical photos of cats, we deepen our appreciation of these creatures, whose unique presence has been cherished across different eras.

    As celebrity influence continues to demystify feline aloofness, vintage depictions further enrich our understanding of this enduring bond.

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