#1 In The Land Of The Rising Sun, Felines Were Already The Best Friends Of Girls In The Last Century, More Precisely In 1907, The Year Of This Record
Paula Leite Moreira, a young journalist from Brazil, is the creator of "All Vintage Cats," a project that shares vintage photos of cats on Instagram. In an exclusive interview with Bored Panda, she told us about how she came up with the idea, how she curates the images, and much more.
#2 The American Actress Sigourney Weaver Couldn't Resist The Charms Of Jones, Her Four-Legged Scene Partner, During The Filming Of The Movie Alien - The 8th Passenger In 1979
#3 Notice The Happy Face Of This Little Girl With A Cat On Her Lap. There Is Nothing Better Than Being "Chosen" By Them, Right? New York City, United States, 1949
When asked about how she came up with the idea for the project, Paula explains that it was by chance. "I always wanted to create digital content, but I lacked an insight that was really original," she shared. "At the beginning of the pandemic, I saw a photo of a kitten that was said to be from 1880. I fell in love and started researching more images from the time. So I came to the conclusion that all that research could be published, even if it didn't have many readers."
#4 A Muse Of French Cinema, American Actress Jean Seberg Made Sure To Bring Her Cat To An Award Ceremony. The Photo Was Taken By Italian Photographer Gino Begotti In The 1960s In The Municipality Of Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy
#5 "The King Of Hollywood," American Actor Clark Gable, Posed With One Of The Cats That Lived On His Ranch In San Fernando Valley, California, United States, 1945
The account now has over 500 publications, and therefore we asked Paula how she manages to find so many impressive images. She shares that she looks at historical collections, image banks, and websites of international magazines. She also uses social networks like Pinterest, but always checks the information disclosed on other sites.
Given the journalist's passion for cats, we asked if she had any of her own. "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." She shared with Bored Panda.
#6 Cat Lover Diva, The British-American Actress Elizabeth Taylor Was "Giving A Ride" To A Kitten In The Pocket Of Her Dress During The Filming Of The Movie The Girl Who Had Everything, In 1953
#7 During His Studies, The French Actor And Screenwriter Sacha Guitry Had The Company Of This Beautiful Big Cat, Who Comfortably Settled Among The Paperwork, 1955
When asked about her favorite image on the account, the journalist struggled to pick just one. "I don't have a favorite, there are several. Photos with children, famous artists, and war scenes tend to have a greater emotional appeal. But I am absolutely in love with all the images I posted on the profile."
#8 Golden Age Hollywood Actress, Lauren Bacall Posed For This Portrait With Two Cats That Looked More Like Little Owls. 1940
#9 A Cute Photograph From An American Photographer Vivian Maier, Taken In New York City, United States, In 1954
As the account continues to gains popularity, we asked the page owner if she imagined it would be so well-received on the internet. "Cats are usually very popular on the internet, but I had no idea how people would react," she said. "Not everyone who likes cats likes old photos. Some even seem to have a phobia, as most of the people and cats pictured in the profile are no longer alive. I also didn't know if I would have the stamina to keep the account for a long time. But soon I will complete three years of All Vintage Cats. This is very surprising."
#10 For The Promotion Of The Batman TV Series (1966 - 1968), American Actress Julie Newmar Posed With A Beautiful Feline, Portraying Catwoman, Her Character In The Show
#11 This Photograph From The 1980s Shows The American Suspense Writer Stephen King With His Adorable Kittens
With all of that being said, we also wanted to find out more about Paula as a person rather than just someone who managed the "allvintagecats" Instagram account. "I am passionate about cats and the beautiful things in life, like the beauty of nature in general," she shared. "But I am extremely unhappy with wars, social inequalities, and all the suffering caused by human beings. I wish for a better future. My head is always thinking about evolution. But I know this takes a long time."
As the interview came to a close, we asked her if there was something else she wanted to do on the internet. She jokingly said, "Yes. I'd love to become a very rich influencer... Hahahaha!"
#12 The Adorable German Actress Grete Reinwald Modeled For Various Postcards Like This One When She Was A Child, Around 1910
#13 Heavyweight Trio: British Actor Charlie Chaplin, American Actress Merna Kennedy, And The Little Feline Were Photographed During The Filming Of The Movie The Circus (1928)
#14 French Actress And Activist Brigitte Bardot In The Photograph Taken In 1959, France
#15 On A Boat Trip Taken In 1957, British Actress Joan Collins Carefully Carried And Caressed This Super Cute Kitty
#16 British Photojournalist Constance Stuart Larrabee Captured This Scene. South Africa, 1949
#17 A Photo Taken By French Photographer And Paratrooper Paul Corcuff Of A Soldier And His Cat At A Camp In Cyprus In The Year 1956
#18 All The Beauty And Elegance Of A Huge White Cat Were Captured In This Studio Photograph, Around The Year 1900. Washington, D.C., United States
#19 In An Intimate Moment With His Pet Cat, British Football Player Bobby Moore, Then Captain Of West Ham United, Was Captured By His Fellow Countryman Photographer Eric Marlow In 1965
#20 American Actress And Singer Jeanette Macdonald With Her Cat Puzzums, 1932
