Cats of Yore

Mother, why. Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.

From a simply outstanding glass plate negative in my collection. No date/info.

Not what I ordered but not mad about it. Photo from my collection, 1967.

Writing on the back of this reads “Daddy and our Baby”. 🥰 Photo from my collection, no date.

In photography you really just wanna make sure that the cat is properly exposed. Photo from my collection no info/date.

Concerned orange. 🍊 Photo from my collection, 1967.

I think this might be my favorite photo in my collection. It's the one I picture being on the cover of a book if I ever make one someday. The light, her face, the way she's supporting the kitten so lovingly. ❤️ No date/info.

B I G S T R E T C H from my Marcel.

Black Berry. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Handwriting on the back of this says “The Watchover”. Photo from my collection, no date.

It’s fine. I know what I’m doing. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Bin baby. 🥺 Photo from my collection, 1966.

100% definitely a sorceress trapped in a cat’s body. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Formal wear al fresco. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Lovely pixie. 🖤 Photo from my collection, no date/info.

I don’t know the story here but my best guess is “tripped over the cat going down stairs in the dark but still love him”. Photo from my collection, 1958.

My Francie glows. 💫

“Just we two” Postcard from my collection, mailed 1909. This is by C.E. Bullard, my favorite of the Victorian/Edwardian cat photographers. He seemed to genuinely love cats and didn't restrain them or cram them into tiny costumes.

Important cat business. You wouldn’t understand. Photo from my collection, 1972.

Just trying to enjoy her bucket in peace. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Mine. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

The Oregon Trail reboot that the world needs right now. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Smol. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Most of the photos in my collection don’t have any writing on them, sadly, but this one is a real treat. “Janice French and Judy Wilson and our cat John Rumpus at 706 Dittman.”

The Raid. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Look at that face. I would give that face anything. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Dear Jancd st hv it k%llevv iv fxx _cc in $ d in vvvkm. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Suddenly feeling terrible that I’ve never given my cats a tiny typewriter. Photo from my collection, 1966.

Just thinking about stuff. From a negative in my collection, no date/info.

We have always loved kitty yawns. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Sun warmed beauty. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Tiny bicycle thieves in 1966. Photo from my collection.

An Apparition! Postcard from my collection, no date.

Vintage chonkus. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

ZOOM! Photo from my collection, 1979. ❄️

Junior explorers. Real photo post card from my collection, no date/info.

Who ordered the basket of disappointed kittens? Postcard from my collection, mailed 1904.

Scrambler! Postcard from my collection, sent 1957.

One of my favorites from my collection! Unfortunately I have no date or info about who she was.

My bright, brave, beautiful boy Marcel. ❤️

Those ears are in the “I hear you but I’m ignoring you” position. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Luxury potato bear. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Wonderful set of photos of this absolute doll. 💕 From my collection, no date/info.

Surprised Pikachu kitty. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

The Princess. 👑 Postcard from my collection, 1902.

Luminous basket potato. 🧺 Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Another entry in the toilet detective series. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Garden photo shoot. From a glass plate negative in my collection, no date/info.

Cabinet card from my collection. It doesn’t really look like anyone was enjoying picture day.

Pals. 🥰 Photo from my collection, no date/info.