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Journalist Collects Vintage Photos Of Cats Posing Together With Famous And Interesting Personalities Of The Past (40 New Pics)

Journalist Collects Vintage Photos Of Cats Posing Together With Famous And Interesting Personalities Of The Past (40 New Pics)

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Images and videos of cats are some of the most searched and viewed content on the internet. People are just simply mad about them. And what's not to go crazy for here? Their cute little faces, tiny paws, and fluffy fur are like a remedy for many web users. However, you might be surprised that this "psychosis" didn't start with the invention of the internet. Cats were already the stars of many photographs way before 1983 and we have proof of that!
The Brazilian journalist Paula Leite Moreira created a purrfect Instagram account called "All Vintage Cats" where she uploads photos from the previous century featuring cats posing together with many famous and interesting personalities of the past. Even around celebrities, cats have always been the ones getting most (if not all) of the attention.
Scroll down for some adorable and entertaining photographs. If this dose of cuteness is not enough, don't worry, we have you covered. Check out our previous post on Bored Panda for some more vintage cats by clicking here.
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#1 American Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter And Bandleader Frank Zappa, 1970

American Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter And Bandleader Frank Zappa, 1970
118points

Paula created the "All Vintage Cats" Instagram page in 2020, after having seen a photo from the 19th century on the internet. As she told us earlier, she found herself interested in looking for more old records of cats, so she decided to share her discoveries with other people as well.

To find all these images, Paula searches through the internet in historical collections, archives, image banks and international magazines.

#2 American Actor And Martial Artist Brandon Lee, 1992

American Actor And Martial Artist Brandon Lee, 1992
112points

#3 Finnish Documentary Photographer Ismo Hölttö, 1967

Finnish Documentary Photographer Ismo Hölttö, 1967
109points

Bored Panda got in touch with the journalist again to get to know more about her and this project. We asked Paula how her journey as a journalist started. She answered that it began when she graduated in journalism some years ago, after trying other courses like modern languages and audiovisual communications. "Since I was a kid, I have liked humanities, but the process of choosing only one degree was a little confusing for me."

Nowadays, besides "All Vintage Cats", Paula works creating content for social media.

#4 American Actor Steve Mcqueen, 1963

American Actor Steve Mcqueen, 1963
108points

#5 American Actress Jean Harlow, 1935

American Actress Jean Harlow, 1935
105points

Paula has always loved cats and history, not exactly vintage photography. The journalist shared with us that she created this account because she's a true "crazy cat lady" who caught herself searching for information about some old cat photos on the web. "Why not share it with other cat lovers?"

#6 American Actress And Comedian Betty White And American Television Personality, Actor And Singer Allen Ludden, 1973

American Actress And Comedian Betty White And American Television Personality, Actor And Singer Allen Ludden, 1973
103points

#7 American Actor And Producer Robert Downey Jr. And American Actress And Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, 1983

American Actor And Producer Robert Downey Jr. And  American Actress And Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, 1983
102points

Looking at all these incredible photos that have now accumulated to more than 450 on Instagram, we got curious about what makes Paula continue searching for more of these pearls. She shared that she thinks the "magic" of this content is noticing that cats have been beloved and spoiled companions since much before the internet. "Definitely, it's not a recent relationship, and vintage photos are proof of it. As a cat lover, it's nice to identify myself with people of completely different ages."

#8 American Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, 1967

American Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, 1967
101points

#9 Swedish Model And Actress Paulina Porizkova, 1985

Swedish Model And Actress Paulina Porizkova,  1985
100points

#10 American Photographer Edward Weston, 1947

American Photographer Edward Weston, 1947
97points

#11 American Singer, Actress, Comedian, Dancer And Activist Eartha Kitt, 1952

American Singer, Actress, Comedian, Dancer And Activist Eartha Kitt, 1952
97points

#12 British Film, Television And Stage Actress Sheila White, 1966

British Film, Television And Stage Actress Sheila White, 1966
91points

#13 American Actress, Singer And Nightclub Entertainer Jayne Mansfield, 1955

American Actress, Singer And Nightclub Entertainer Jayne Mansfield, 1955
91points

#14 French Poet Paul Fort, 1950

French Poet Paul Fort, 1950
88points

#15 French Film Critic And Film Theorist André Bazin, 1940

French Film Critic And Film Theorist André Bazin, 1940
87points

#16 Scottish Actress Karin Fernald, 1974

Scottish Actress Karin Fernald, 1974
86points

#17 American Artists' Model, Chorus Girl, And Actress Evelyn Nesbit, 1902

American Artists' Model, Chorus Girl, And Actress Evelyn Nesbit, 1902
83points

#18 American Actress Susan Dey, 1972

American Actress Susan Dey, 1972
82points

#19 French Photographer Raymond Voinquel, 1938

French Photographer Raymond Voinquel, 1938
78points

#20 Swedish Actress Ewa Aulin, 1968

Swedish Actress Ewa Aulin, 1968
77points
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