Cats have been charming humans for a very long time, and thanks to Brazilian journalist Paula Leite Moreira, we can now see just how much they captured hearts even before the internet. On her Instagram account, All Vintage Cats, she shares hundreds of old photos showing cats in playful poses, funny situations, and even alongside famous personalities from the past.
Paula’s collection reminds us that our love for cats isn’t new—it has been around for generations. By digging through historical archives, magazines, and old photo collections, she brings these vintage snapshots back to life, giving cat lovers everywhere a chance to enjoy these timeless moments.
#21 1971
"A duo worth millions: country music icon, American singer Johnny Cash, was also photographed with a cat in this portrait taken around 1971."
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21points
#22 Around 1912
"Ballerina Anna Pavlova knew how to appreciate the beauty in life’s little things, from a dance movement to the graceful company of a feline. She was right, wasn’t she?"
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20points
#24 1968
"The wife of British painter Ben Nicholson captured this intimate moment between the artist and the couple’s pet cat, Tommy.
Felicitas Vogler was a renowned German photographer, known for her recordings of landscapes and everyday life."
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20points
#25 Between 1890–1894, Amsterdam, Netherlands
"Just two aristocrats posing for eternity."
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19points
#26 1960
"Farid al-Atrash, the Syrian-Egyptian singer, didn’t live by compositions and melodies alone. Here, around 1960, he is seen holding his cat, a very charming Siamese."
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19points
#27 1967
"From the series 'Bearded Men Also Love'. Shot by Norwegian photographer Kjell Søgård."
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19points
#28 1966-1968
"What can be said about the beauty of this duo? For the promotion of the Batman television series (1966–1968), the American actress Julie Newmar posed with a beautiful cat, dressed as Catwoman, her character in the show."
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19points
#29 1956
"Another writer captivated by feline charm: British poet Mary Wilson had a beautiful Siamese as her pet."
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18points
#30 United States, 1955
"It’s impossible not to be charmed by the elegance of American actress Allison Hayes and her four-legged partner in the publicity for the film Chicago Syndicate."
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17points
#31 Paris, France, 1951
"Wearing a Balenciaga dress, American model Mary Jane Russel posed for the lenses of her compatriot, photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe, under the curious gaze of a charming feline."
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17points
#32 Paris, France, 1952
"No place in this world is so good that a cat couldn’t make it better.
Photograph by German-French photographer Gisele Freund."
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17points
#33 Surrey, United Kingdom, 1957
"Giving medicine to pets is usually quite a torment for their owners. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for this fluffy fellow."
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17points
#34 Whittlesey, United Kingdom, 1961
"Four distinguished men entertaining three (equally distinguished) cats with live music. What could the song be?"
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16points
#35 1917
"Responsible for numerous portraits of royalty, British photographer Alexander Bassano captured his compatriot, actress Christine Silver, with an adorably cute four-legged model."
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16points
#36 1974
"Is it rock'n'roll you want? Then here’s another legend! American singer Patti Smith, in 1974, at the height of the New York punk scene, sitting on her bed with a cat in her lap."
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16points
#37 1953
"Photographer for LIFE magazine, the Polish Nat Farbman managed to capture this extremely tense struggle over a little milk."
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16points
#38 1970
"That portrait is an absolute flood of beauty. In 1970, British actress Lynn Redgrave posed close to a Siamese cat for a photoshoot."
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15points
#39 1947
"A true work of art, this shot promoting the drama 'Nora Prentiss' (1947). The beauty of American actress Ann Sheridan blends perfectly with that of a fluffy feline."
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15points
#40 1956
"Nothing better than a feline exuding the beauty and elegance so typical of our beloved four-legged friends."
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14points
