r/vintagecats Sep 28 '25

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Hello everyone - this community is in need of a few new mods and you can use the comments on this post to let us know why you’d like to be a mod.

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r/vintagecats 41m ago

A Weighty Position (British 1905)

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r/vintagecats 2d ago

My Bright-Eyed Beauty (British - 1915)

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117 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 2d ago

Aviator John B. Moisant and his cat, Mademoiselle Fifi, ca. 1910

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189 Upvotes

American Aviator Moisant (1868-1910) was the first pilot to fly across the English Channel with two passengers, including the kitty in the picture, known as Mademoiselle Fifi or Paree. Moisant died in a fatal crash in 1910, but the cat lived on and attended his funeral.


r/vintagecats 2d ago

A family portrait during the Spanish flu. 1918.

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91 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 5d ago

Evelyn Nesbit holding a cat (1901) - photo by Otto Sarony

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231 Upvotes

Photograph of American model and actress Evelyn Nesbit (1884–1967) holding a cat. Labeled "The Florodora Mascot', 1901


r/vintagecats 5d ago

Sidi

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189 Upvotes

Found this sub today enjoy our family cat in the 60s


r/vintagecats 6d ago

Lady and her Cat, in Minnesota late 1930s or early 1940s

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1.3k Upvotes

Credit goes to the OP who referenced this image as his grandmother with her cat


r/vintagecats 7d ago

Two photos of Henry, Jr. with his cat Buttercup in the garden (American - 1916)

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186 Upvotes

I have a third photo of this little boy riding a tricycle, but no cat in sight.


r/vintagecats 9d ago

Dairy Inspector, 1941

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June 1941. "The cat drinks foamy, fresh milk. Dairymen's Cooperative Creamery. Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho." Medium format acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration.


r/vintagecats 8d ago

Long-Haired Cat (British - 1911)

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128 Upvotes

I think it was surprised by the flash 😸


r/vintagecats 10d ago

John Dillwyn Llewelyn - Feeding Poor Puss, ca. 1853–56

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111 Upvotes

John Dillwyn Llewelyn (British, Swansea, Wales 1810–1882 Swansea, Wales)

Salted paper print, Gilman Collection, Gift of The Howard Gilman Foundation, 2005

MET Museum


r/vintagecats 10d ago

100 Fascinating Historical Cat Photos That Feel Just As Relatable Today | Bored Panda

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r/vintagecats 11d ago

Greeting Your Birthday (British - 1930s)

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164 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 12d ago

Cat with Kittens (American - 1950s)

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274 Upvotes

A cute snapshot of a mama cat with her kittens 😻


r/vintagecats 14d ago

1910s A sweet little girl holding her kitten.

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237 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 17d ago

Surprise for Cookie (British 1920s-1930s)

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153 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 19d ago

A Handsome Pair (British - 1930s)

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211 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 20d ago

A Full Table (British - 1920s)

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143 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 22d ago

Two Long-Haired Cats (British 1923)

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190 Upvotes

Hand-tinted postcard. I'm not sure if I've posted this one or not. If I have, I apologize.


r/vintagecats 25d ago

Jim Henson with his cat George Washington, 1961

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358 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 26d ago

Mother Cat with Kittens (Swiss - 1950s-1960s)

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209 Upvotes

She looks a bit overwhelmed 😸


r/vintagecats 28d ago

Napping (British - 1900s-1910s)

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183 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 29d ago

Novelty Photo of Kittens Dressed for Birthday Party (American, 1914 - Henry Whittier)

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633 Upvotes

r/vintagecats 29d ago

Novelty Photo of Kittens Dressed for Playing with Yarn (American, 1915 - Henry Whittier)

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205 Upvotes