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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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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."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love people who don't forget the animals in a time of war or disaster!

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The incomparable Ingrid Bergman hugging the "studio cat" Winston, during filming of "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" :)

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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."

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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."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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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."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hair on his jacket suggests this cat gets plenty of cuddles!

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

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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 :)

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"Edwina Seaver, New York, USA - Aspiring ballerina Edwina Seaver relaxing on sofa at home with pet Siamese cat Ting Ling."

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"Henrique Lopes de Mendonça - Portuguese poet and playwright."

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"Portrait of Ruth McNicholl seated outside holding a kitten, Malaguna Road, Rabaul, New Guinea, ca. 1936."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christine Silver, a British stage, film and television actress, and a playwright. She was famous during the early 1900s!

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always something so exotic about Siamese cats! Edited to add: "Olivia Mary Manning, CBE ,was a British novelist, poet, writer, and reviewer,"

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