Say what you will, but one thing's certain: everyone's Twitter (or should we now call it 'X'?) feed has been chaotic lately. Whatever alterations the current platform CEO implemented in the algorithm seem to favor posts from verified random accounts and brands that hardly align with our interests. However, amid this whole mess, one account consistently graces my timeline – Cats of Yore.
The account delivers precisely what it promises: snapshots of cats from bygone days. These cats could be in history paintings or accompanying a child in early 20th century New York City. They can play with a ball of string or wear a top hat. They may be napping, hissing, or hanging out with their owners. Still, one thing our whiskered friends all have in common is extreme cuteness! And well, if you like cats, that's more than enough of a reason to check out some photos from Cats of Yore (click here for part one).
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#1
Miss Ann Twynam and Smoky. 1943.
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#2
Notice which person is smiling.
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#3
Time for eepy. 1940.
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#4
"A cat peers over the top of a Kodak Supermatic camera. " Ca. 1930.
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#5
Photo by Anneke Hilhorst, 1973
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#6
This would have made a much better Sistine Chapel. Ca. 1960.
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#7
Please sir, my apéritifs. 1975.
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#8
"Whisky the cat was 'babysitting' for young Jaqueline Hewitt's doll, but found it so comfortable in the pram that he fell asleep on the job." 1954.
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#9
Coolest couple in the neighborhood. Photo from my collection, 1937.
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#10
Chub snugs. 1963.
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#11
"A man in Paris carries his cat to a local park, where he'll play cards with friends." 1968.
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#12
A cat being lowered in a basket. 1933. People used to do this to let cats outside when they lived in apartment buildings. Maybe some people still do? I hope not. It's cute but doesn't seem safe.
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#13
Gladys (Simmons) Van Kleeck and her cat Patsy. 1910.
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#14
Smoosh. 1937.
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#15
"The belly! Ca. 1950."
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#16
Business networking. 1946.
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#17
Black cat auditions for the film Tales of Terror, 1961.
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#18
London, 1962.
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#19
"Helmuth Grandpa Deetjen at Deetjen's Big Sur Inn at Castro Canyon circa 1960."
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#20
GET OFF MY LAWN. 1950.
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#21
"Three kittens cuddle in front of a giant fish tank, eyeing a very large grouper" 1952.
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#22
Lunch! Ca. 1950s.
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#23
Kitchen helper. 1954.
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#24
"British disc jockey Jack Jackson pictured with his cat ‘Tiddles’ in the studio in May 1951."
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#25
What a wonderful kitty face. Leon Levinstein, 1954.
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#26
The grocer's cat. 1939.
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#27
"Cat on Manhattan" 1964.
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#28
"That is one absolute unit of void. Photo from my collection, no info known."
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#29
"Dorothy Van Kleeck with her cat Tommy Toodles" 1914.
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#30
"Sorry, normally I limit this account to domestic cats but I just found this stunning night photo of a Canada Lynx in 1906 that I can't not share. "
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#31
What a great portrait - I don't know anything about this auction site though so I'm not recommending. Caveat emptor.
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#32
Watcher. Ca. 1950.
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#33
Happy home. 1950.
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#34
Weather forecast: five clouds! Postcard from my collection, mailed 1907.
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#35
Scaling Mount Snackies. 1913.
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#36
Elizabeth Bishop and her cat, Minnow. 1938.
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#37
New York City, 1950.
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#38
Stunning. 1943.
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#39
I can't decide if this is an author dust jacket portrait or glamour shot. 1952.
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#40
"Man Seated with Cat at a Party". William Hague Foster, ca. 1940-49.
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#41
Mrs. Annette Munn, Mr. Munn and their pet cat. Ca. 1900.
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#43
Boo! From the book 'Sam' with text by John Crawford and photos by Edward Quigley, 1937.
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#44
Gremlin! 1976.
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#45
Cool guys love kittens. Photo from my collection, no further info known.
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#46
Fishing cat! There's no date but I'm guessing 1930s because of the type of paper it is printed on.
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#47
"Scheffler Family ladies with kitten" Ca. 1900.
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#48
Cat at Front Street Playground. Ca. 1922.
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#49
My Master’s Hat. Postcard from my collection, copyright 1904 and mailed 1908.
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#50
Treats in the sun! Ca. 1942 - 1943.
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#51
Cats are part of the family. 1913.
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#52
"The caretaker's cat" 1947.
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#53
Tiny pioneers. 1911.
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#54
This cat knew exactly how far it needed to sit. Negative from my collection, no additional info.
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#55
Neighborhood gossip. 1955.
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#56
A very good 19th century potato babby.
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#57
Shop cat. Ca. 1950s.
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#58
All in all you're just a kittens' milk bottle wall. 1946.
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#59
Cat meeting in Italy. 1956.
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#60
Anna and Queen Esther. 1905.
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#61
Mirror, mirror. Ca. 1938.
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#62
Milk drunk. 1955.
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#63
A little lord with his huntress.
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#64
"Grandad Albert with Arthur the cat, 1940, Bristol, UK."
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#65
Beautiful. Likely late 19th century.
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#66
Květoslava Neradová and friend. 1945.
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#67
"I probably paid a little more than I should have for this photo but I love it. I love the cat’s position and expression, I love the texture of the fur and the grass/foliage, and I love the ethereal light leaks. From my collection, no info known."
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#68
Ta daaa! Photo from my collection, no info known.
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#69
"Ornch. Photo from my collection, no info known."
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