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.
#42 Shot Taken Around 1954
"It almost looks like American actress and singer Gloria Grahame was teaching this kitty to strike a 'model pose' for the photo. And it worked, didn’t it?"
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#46 1906
"This was Mrs. Hofstra, president of the Atlantic Cat Club, and her cat Laddie Loupin, who had won the Best in Show award at the 1906 Madison Square Garden Cat Show.
The photo was taken by American photojournalist Jessie Tarbox Beals, known for overcoming some of the earliest gender barriers in her profession.
A heavyweight trio!"
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10points
#47 1955
"The cat and curiosity, an inseparable duo. Shot by American photographer Vivian Maier."
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10points
#48 1961
"The Dutch photographer Hans Katan had the opportunity to immortalize this sunbath of his compatriot Godfried Bomans, author and television personality, with a handsome big cat on his lap."
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10points
#50 New York, United States, 1955
"The disruptive cat, thinking outside the box.
Photograph by American photographer Ângelo Rizzuto, under the pseudonym Anthony Angel."
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7points
