We are pretty sure most of us will agree that cats have always held a special place in human culture, captivating us with their beauty, independence, and rather strong if not downright quirky personalities.
This timeless fascination is evident on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc., where images of cats abound. Historically, these enigmatic creatures have been a source of inspiration for many artists, including painters, writers, poets, sculptors, and photographers, some of whom have even incorporated real cats into their works.
Among the many projects that celebrate the essence of cats and their interactions with humans is All Vintage Cats (@allvintagecats), an Instagram creation by journalist Paula Leite Moreira. This unique profile showcases vintage photographs of cats from various decades of the 20th century, making it pretty much a treasure trove for both cat and photography enthusiasts.

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Load More Replies...I wonder if this is 'Delilah' of the song, who 'peed all over my Chippendale suite'...? :D
I think this one is Tiffany, only breed cat he had.
Load More Replies...Put my paw over its tail, pulled out my claws and was dead...
Load More Replies...I love that Freddie always had the same haircut I've had my whole life. Not a "buzz cut" but just a simple #4/5 clipper guard all the way around with a little sideburns. Great talent and a damn handsome man. Cute kitty.
Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to journalist Paula Leite Moreira, known for her captivating Instagram account All Vintage Cats, which features a collection of vintage cat photographs. In the interview, Moreira shared insights into her love for cats, her sources for the fascinating images she shares, historical trivia about cats, and her life beyond the Instagram account.
When asked, "Why cats and not dogs?" Moreira responded, "I love dogs. I love animals in general. But I've been completely crazy about cats since the first moment I met them. I identify with their nuanced personality and I can't take my eyes off the beauty gathered in one species."
I love people who don't forget the animals in a time of war or disaster!
I often think the animals are the ones doing the helping
Load More Replies..."World War II, 13th February 1945, London, England, A Rescue worker holds a cat amidst the devastation and rubble caused by a V-bomb launched by a Nazi raid in Judd Street."
The incomparable Ingrid Bergman hugging the "studio cat" Winston, during filming of "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" :)
The up and coming Kitty Galore making her first cameo before changing her name for her role in James Bond film.
Regarding the abundance of cat material for her Instagram account, Moreira explained, "Image banks from large museums, old magazines, and international universities always yield great photos, often with super interesting stories."
My idiot boy loves when I stroke him hard enough to make his eyes bug out. Cats are weird xD
Load More Replies...Actually the cat seems to enjoy the hug, at least its tail is up and its eyes closed.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of the adorable photo of a very young Margaret Mitchell holding a kitten. She came from a well to do family in Atlanta and her parents brought in a photographer for photos of the young Peggy in their home. She refused to sit for any portrait until she was told that the photographer was there to shoot pix of her cat and she complied! https://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/digital/collection/Rogers/id/148
On the historical success of cats, Moreira revealed, "A fact that I discovered over the years of researching content about cats is that they were highly sought after and pampered on large vessels, especially during periods of war. The main function was to fight rats, but they ended up being an escape valve for the sailors, a little bit of love in the midst of so much tension."
This is Albert Schweitzer, who was a polymath. A polymath is "is an individual whose knowledge spans a substantial number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems." Albert Schweitzer loved animals and nature. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
FCK, I first thought this was Marky Mark (Twain)...so this is the guy with the »rubber boots«‽
Load More Replies..."There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: Music and Cats" - my man, Albert. You know the question, who would you want to have dinner with, either passed away or alive? He has always been my choice - if I could have another guest join us it would be Ghandi
I wish the others had accompanying information such as this. Thanks!
Load More Replies...Eddie was one of the original members of the Motown singing group—the Temptations. He was known for his distinctive falsetto singing style and shared lead singer duties. The Temptations were a part of the soundtrack of my youth. They were later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I just wanted to make sure Eddie got his proper due.
Eddie definitely gets his proper due with me! I'm probably a generation or so behind you (in my early 40's) but the Motown legends have always been and will always be in constant rotation in my life soundtrack, as well. In similar relation, DeBarge "I Like It" is playing on my headphones as I write this. The classics never die.
Load More Replies...Finally, when inquired about her life outside of Instagram, Moreira shared, "I have a degree in journalism and have been working with social media for a few years now. I like to rest, listen to good music, go out a little, and have contact with nature. My cat died last year, but I'm sure I'll have other cats again. It's a matter of time."
The way the cat looks at him reminds me of how my youngest cat reacts when I sing (or should I say try to?). He comes running to find out if I am hurt.
My late Torakiki used to stay on my showlders too. I could do all my house chores, read, watch tv, with him on my showlders. Such a good company he was ♡
Always makes me happy to see that black cats aren't ALWAYS hated\reviled\disliked. I have one myself - her name is Kohl! EDIT: pictured here is Eric Ronald Guest, a Metropolitan Police magistrate and barrister. The cat is named Nimmy.
Meet Cuthbert. He walked in for dinner a couple of years ago and decided to stay. 107896510_...f0b823.jpg
Thank you Lakota Wolf, for identifying all of these celebrity cat lovers
Load More Replies...The mama cat in this photo is also raising a litter of puppies who were orphaned. Note the lil babies under her are NOT kittens ;) The pups were raised successfully by Mama - along with their single feline sibling seen on the left - and Mama taught them all that she knew, including how to catch mice!
Lovely. All kids should grow up around animals - it teaches them so much.
This is a young Donna Reed, who was an actress. I grew up watching reruns of "The Donna Reed Show" on Nick at Nite in the 80s/early 90s :)
Donna Reed starred in It's A Wonderful Life with James Stewart. Very unlike the Donna Reed show.
Load More Replies...Fluffy void! Accompanied by Elizabeth Duncan, a dancer in the early 1900s :)
I thought cat houses were illegal in most areas.
BP needs to be paying you for this post! Thanks for providing the relevant info!
Load More Replies...More like the cat has just walked from its daily nap
Load More Replies...It was taken at an historic re-enactment site. So, recent photo, old setting!
Load More Replies..."Edwina Seaver, New York, USA - Aspiring ballerina Edwina Seaver relaxing on sofa at home with pet Siamese cat Ting Ling."
Ting Ling: Do you mind? And close the door on the way out.
Load More Replies...P.S. "Ruth Stonehouse was an actress and film director during the silent film era. Her stage career started at the age of eight as a dancer in Arizona shows" - Wikipedia.
Load More Replies..."Portrait of Ruth McNicholl seated outside holding a kitten, Malaguna Road, Rabaul, New Guinea, ca. 1936."
Thank you for sharing the information about the cats' companions.
Load More Replies...No, it is her "American first husband, meat packing heir, and musician George Hormel II (1928 - 2006), known as Geordie."
Load More Replies...Yep! Dress looks like acetate, sofa is that scratchy woven pattern that I've seen in browns, greens, and dusty rose. 1955-57 would be my guess.
Load More Replies...Christine Silver, a British stage, film and television actress, and a playwright. She was famous during the early 1900s!
But who's the soft can-opener?
Load More Replies...There is always something so exotic about Siamese cats! Edited to add: "Olivia Mary Manning, CBE ,was a British novelist, poet, writer, and reviewer,"
I have a Siamese and he's the sweetest, smartest, most polite boy. Like a little human.
Load More Replies...Equivalent of pets wanting to play with the keyboard or be in work zoom calls today.
The great Belmondo...and his servant Jean-Paul(think he's an actor)🤔😁
Yes. Famous French actor from late 50’s into maybe as late as the early 70’s.
Load More Replies...I thought the same so I did some searching, it's George Balanchine, the famous choreographer with his equally famous cat Mourka. You can see lots of great information on the two here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/80454089@N00/8696552010
Load More Replies...Oscar Brand - Canadian-born American folk singer-songwriter, radio host, and author (from Wikipedia).
🎶One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong🎶
Yeah, I'll be back when more knowledgeable Pandas have noted when/who
Load More Replies...Cats usually are less energetic than dogs, quieter too. Perfect companions if one prefers solitude and peace to think.
Load More Replies...Yeah, I'll be back when more knowledgeable Pandas have noted when/who
Load More Replies...Cats usually are less energetic than dogs, quieter too. Perfect companions if one prefers solitude and peace to think.
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