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James Dean with his siamese kitten Marcus, a gift from Elizabeth Taylor (1955) Photographer: Sanford Roth
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James Dean with his siamese kitten Marcus, a gift from Elizabeth Taylor (1955) Photographer: Sanford Roth

u/BubblesForBrains — 5 days ago
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‘Silver Boy's Car’. Seventeen year old cat, Silver Boy in his miniature car, 30th of November, 1929. Silver Boy was a regular contender at west coast cat shows. Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service.

u/shewasajanuarygirl — 8 days ago
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Boy with a Cat (1934) - Dora Maar (French, 1907-1997)

gelatin silver print, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

u/SashSegal — 9 days ago
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A photo from ~1930 of Rufus of England, aka “Treasury Bill”. He was the first to officially hold the title of “Chief Mouser to the Cabinet” with the current holder being Larry.

To add more context, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet is the official title of the resident cat in 10 Downing Street. Although the role dates back to the 16th century, the it only became official in the 1920’s.

Edit: I got my history a little wrong! Rufus didn’t technically hold the title of chief mouser, although he was in practice. His successor, Peter, was the first to actually be called that, and Larry (the current Chief Mouser) was the first to actually, officially hold the title rather than just being called it. So apologies for my mistake.

u/A_Person_Who_Exist5 — 11 days ago
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Postcard photograph from 1917 by photographer Ira L. Hill featuring the ballroom dancer and fashion icon Irene Castle posing alongside a white cat. Castle is modeling a pleated dress crafted from Corticelli Dress Silks, with her signature "Castle Canteen" handbag resting on the table behind her

u/shewasajanuarygirl — 12 days ago