Notices by Cats of Yore (catsofyore@varmint.town), page 2

Showing off the beautiful chublet. Photo from my collection, no documented date/info.

This is Mrs. Florence Bell, the first nurse to go to the Royal Veterinary College of London. This is a cigarette card from my collection and in the info about her on the back it says “the more she sees of humans, the better she likes animals”. 1938.

Bum! ❤️ Photo from my collection, 1936.

Real men have shoulder kittens. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.

His Majesty. Postcard from my collection, mailed 1907.

Another photo from my friend Adelle. ❤️ You can follow her antique store if you’re on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bargecanalmarket

Last week was sad for me (nothing dire or cat-related, just upsetting old work drama that resurfaced), but then today my friend Adelle was casually like “oh, I have something for you” and pulls out AN ENVELOPE OF VINTAGE CAT PHOTOS. No big deal, just my favorite thing in the world. It was the right surprise at the right moment to make everything better. 💕

Cutest couple. Photo from my collection, ca. 1925.

Sneaking my own kitten into the theater to avoid paying concession kitten prices. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Arboreal cryptid. Photo from my collection, ca. 1950s.

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

Two cool ladies (roommates??) and a small pal. Photo from my collection, ca. 1930s.

The most important thing in photography is to find your light so you can make sure the cat is in it. Photo from my collection, ca. 1960s.

Precious garbage angel. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Oh Boy! Photo from my collection, 1925.

How do I get invited to this kind of party? Photo from my collection, no date/info.

White Cat by Sal Meijer (1877-1965)

Waiting for spring. 🌸 Photo from my collection, no documented info.

Cats. Cats never change. Postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Nap buddies! One of my favorite sets from my collection, ca. 1960s.