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Images and videos of cats are some of the most searched and viewed content on the internet. People are just simply mad about them. And what's not to go crazy for here? Their cute little faces, tiny paws, and fluffy fur are like a remedy for many web users. However, you might be surprised that this "psychosis" didn't start with the invention of the internet. Cats were already the stars of many photographs way before 1983 and we have proof of that!

The Brazilian journalist Paula Leite Moreira created a purrfect Instagram account called "All Vintage Cats" where she uploads photos from the previous century featuring cats posing together with many famous and interesting personalities of the past. Even around celebrities, cats have always been the ones getting most (if not all) of the attention.

Scroll down for some adorable and entertaining photographs. If this dose of cuteness is not enough, don't worry, we have you covered. Check out our previous post on Bored Panda for some more vintage cats by clicking here.

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American Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter And Bandleader Frank Zappa, 1970

American Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter And Bandleader Frank Zappa, 1970

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Paula created the "All Vintage Cats" Instagram page in 2020, after having seen a photo from the 19th century on the internet. As she told us earlier, she found herself interested in looking for more old records of cats, so she decided to share her discoveries with other people as well.

To find all these images, Paula searches through the internet in historical collections, archives, image banks and international magazines.

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    American Actor And Martial Artist Brandon Lee, 1992

    American Actor And Martial Artist Brandon Lee, 1992

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    Finnish Documentary Photographer Ismo Hölttö, 1967

    Finnish Documentary Photographer Ismo Hölttö, 1967

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    Bored Panda got in touch with the journalist again to get to know more about her and this project. We asked Paula how her journey as a journalist started. She answered that it began when she graduated in journalism some years ago, after trying other courses like modern languages and audiovisual communications. "Since I was a kid, I have liked humanities, but the process of choosing only one degree was a little confusing for me."

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    Nowadays, besides "All Vintage Cats", Paula works creating content for social media.

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    American Actor Steve Mcqueen, 1963

    American Actor Steve Mcqueen, 1963

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    American Actress Jean Harlow, 1935

    American Actress Jean Harlow, 1935

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    Paula has always loved cats and history, not exactly vintage photography. The journalist shared with us that she created this account because she's a true "crazy cat lady" who caught herself searching for information about some old cat photos on the web. "Why not share it with other cat lovers?"

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    American Actress And Comedian Betty White And American Television Personality, Actor And Singer Allen Ludden, 1973

    American Actress And Comedian Betty White And American Television Personality, Actor And Singer Allen Ludden, 1973

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    American Actor And Producer Robert Downey Jr. And American Actress And Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, 1983

    American Actor And Producer Robert Downey Jr. And American Actress And Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, 1983

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    Looking at all these incredible photos that have now accumulated to more than 450 on Instagram, we got curious about what makes Paula continue searching for more of these pearls. She shared that she thinks the "magic" of this content is noticing that cats have been beloved and spoiled companions since much before the internet. "Definitely, it's not a recent relationship, and vintage photos are proof of it. As a cat lover, it's nice to identify myself with people of completely different ages."

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    American Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, 1967

    American Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, 1967

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    Swedish Model And Actress Paulina Porizkova, 1985

    Swedish Model And Actress Paulina Porizkova, 1985

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    American Photographer Edward Weston, 1947

    American Photographer Edward Weston, 1947

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    American Singer, Actress, Comedian, Dancer And Activist Eartha Kitt, 1952

    American Singer, Actress, Comedian, Dancer And Activist Eartha Kitt, 1952

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    British Film, Television And Stage Actress Sheila White, 1966

    British Film, Television And Stage Actress Sheila White, 1966

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    American Actress, Singer And Nightclub Entertainer Jayne Mansfield, 1955

    American Actress, Singer And Nightclub Entertainer Jayne Mansfield, 1955

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    French Poet Paul Fort, 1950

    French Poet Paul Fort, 1950

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    French Film Critic And Film Theorist André Bazin, 1940

    French Film Critic And Film Theorist André Bazin, 1940

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    Scottish Actress Karin Fernald, 1974

    Scottish Actress Karin Fernald, 1974

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    American Artists' Model, Chorus Girl, And Actress Evelyn Nesbit, 1902

    American Artists' Model, Chorus Girl, And Actress Evelyn Nesbit, 1902

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    American Actress Susan Dey, 1972

    American Actress Susan Dey, 1972

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    French Photographer Raymond Voinquel, 1938

    French Photographer Raymond Voinquel, 1938

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    Swedish Actress Ewa Aulin, 1968

    Swedish Actress Ewa Aulin, 1968

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    Italian Actor Nino Manfredi, 1975

    Italian Actor Nino Manfredi, 1975

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    American Film And Stage Actress Julia Meade, 1960

    American Film And Stage Actress Julia Meade, 1960

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    Italian Singer Riccardo Fogli, 1974

    Italian Singer Riccardo Fogli, 1974

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    British Artist Erica Mcdonald, 1947

    British Artist Erica Mcdonald, 1947

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    American Contralto Marian Anderson, 1950

    American Contralto Marian Anderson, 1950

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    English Stage Actor, Theatre Producer And Theatre Manager Sir George Alexander, 1906-1907

    English Stage Actor, Theatre Producer And Theatre Manager Sir George Alexander, 1906-1907

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    American Actress Anne Bancroft, 1960

    American Actress Anne Bancroft, 1960

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    British-American Actress Joan Fontaine, 1966

    British-American Actress Joan Fontaine, 1966

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    American Composer And Lyricist Jerry Herman, 1974

    American Composer And Lyricist Jerry Herman, 1974

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    English Museum Curator And Collector Sydney Cockerell, 1930

    English Museum Curator And Collector Sydney Cockerell, 1930

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    Ninth Monarch Of Thailand From The Chakri Dynasty Bhumibol Adulyadej And Queen Consort Of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Sirikit Kitiyakara, 1950

    Ninth Monarch Of Thailand From The Chakri Dynasty Bhumibol Adulyadej And Queen Consort Of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Sirikit Kitiyakara, 1950

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    English Photojournalist Joseph Mckeown, 1956

    English Photojournalist Joseph Mckeown, 1956

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    American Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur, And Author Victoria Principal, 1970

    American Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur, And Author Victoria Principal, 1970

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    American Playwright Edward Albee, 1961

    American Playwright Edward Albee, 1961

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    South African Dancer Nadia Nerina, 1964

    South African Dancer Nadia Nerina, 1964

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    Burmese-Born British Actor Abraham Sofaer And Makeup Artist Gerald Fairbank, 1932

    Burmese-Born British Actor Abraham Sofaer And Makeup Artist Gerald Fairbank, 1932

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    Italian Film Actor, Comedian, And Television Host Raimondo Vianello And Italian Actress, Singer, And Television And Radio Presenter Sandra Mondaini, 1967

    Italian Film Actor, Comedian, And Television Host Raimondo Vianello And Italian Actress, Singer, And Television And Radio Presenter Sandra Mondaini, 1967

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    Professor Mr. Andrew Hsueh-Kwei Tu And His Wife, English Social Activist Elsie Tu, 1988

    Professor Mr. Andrew Hsueh-Kwei Tu And His Wife, English Social Activist Elsie Tu, 1988

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    American Film, Television, And Radio Actress Barbra Fuller, 1955

    American Film, Television, And Radio Actress Barbra Fuller, 1955

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    Australian Actor Ray Barrett, 1967

    Australian Actor Ray Barrett, 1967

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    Note: this post originally had 55 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.