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Hi! I'm Molly. I have two amazing FIV+ cats! I also run the Cats of Yore bluesky, instagram, and Tumblr accounts. Header by W. Eugene Smith. Profile pic is a postcard from 1908.

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My answer to “Hey do you want to go to a party with us or are you going to just hang out with Log Cat again?”

Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of a light skinned woman smiling and posing outside. She is standing next to a vertically placed log in a line of other logs, placed as if in preparation for a fence. Perched on top of the log she leans on is a shorthaired tabby cat.
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Always room for one more. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of a woman in dark clothes and a white apron sitting on a wooden porch. A shorthaired grey or black tuxedo cat sits in her lap while a very similar looking cat tries to squeeze in.
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Together forever. ❤️ Real photo postcard from my collection, 1912.

black and white photo of a young boy in a white shirt and dark pants that are rolled up to expose his bare feet. He is sitting on steps outdoors and gently holding a shorthaired tabby cat in his lap/ They both look at the camera.
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Real photo postcard from my collection, 1916. Text says “This is your congenial mailman and our pet cat Tab. Tab is 12 years old and I wish he would live 10 more.” 🥹

Black-and-white photo of a man standing outside in bright sunlight, holding a short haired tabby cat. But he and the cat are looking towards the camera. Behind him is a wall that is partially covered in some kind of robust foliage. Cursive writing covers the lower third of the postcard. It has been transcribed in the post.
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Here’s a new photo in my collection from one of my favorite genres: Toilet Detective. No date/info.

Black and white photo of a medium haired tabby cat standing up on its hind legs to peer over the seat into a white toilet in a bathroom setting.
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Hey, everyone. @CatsOfYore got run off of Bluesky by a shitty harasser; show her some love over here on the Fediverse, pls?

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@adrienne Thank you so much! I actually just rejoined Bluesky last night though after a month away. Bluesky reached out to me and assured me that the stalker had been permanently suspended, not just a time out, and that they're actively working on improving safety and moderation. I will still be continuing to post to mastodon as well, though. Again, thank you. I appreciate your kindness.

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A lovely lap session in the sun interrupted by photography. ☹️ Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of young light skinned woman sitting in a wooden rocking chair outside in the sun. She is smiling at the camera and holding up a shorthaired white and ginger tabby cat that she cradles in her lap.
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My best, sweetest, most beautiful girl Francie!

photo of my beautiful, fluffy white cat looking up toward the light coming from a nearby window with her luminous light green eyes.
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Peets. Real photo postcard from my collection, no documented date/info.

black and white photo of a young woman in a long, white dress, holding a shorthaired white kitten in her lap. The kitten in sitting up like a person with its little back feet poking up. She is sitting next to a young man in what appears to be an American World War One uniform.
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@uc Maybe! Other people have told it's Russian and other nations. I really don't know.

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@uc Thank you!

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Most important subject goes up front. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a teenage boy sitting in a chair, wearing a coat, vest, and nice pinstriped trousers. He looks at the camera and cradles a shorthaired tabby cat in his lap.
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Big guys + tiny kittens is one of my favorite photo genres. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a tall, smiling man wearing a sweater and slacks, standing outside in the sun for a photo. He cradles a light colored kitten against his chest.
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This is “Dolly”. ☺️ photo from my collection no date.

black and white photo of a shorthaired black tuxedo cat sitting smugly on top of a thick wooden pole in front of a lot of foliage.
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Beauties. Real photo postcard from my collection, 1907.

black and white photo of a young blonde girl sitting in a wooden and woven cane chair outdoors. She gazes toward the camera and holds a shorthaired white and tabby cat in her lap.
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Here is a morsel of Marcel for you. 😘

photo of a medium haired black and white tuxedo kitten, lying on a bed and looking up at the camera with one bright golden eye. His right eye is missing.
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Best friends. ☺️ Real photo postcard from my collection, no date but according to writing on the back the boy is named Leland!

black and white photo of a light skinned young boy in a stripe shirt, cradling a tabby kitten in his arms like a baby. The boy looks at the camera and smiles.
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Babies alfresco. Real photo postcard from my collection, the infant is identified on the back as David Lawrence Lyman, age 6 months.

black and white photo of a smiling light skinned baby sitting in a wooden high chair in front of a wall of foliage. Sitting on the tray of the chair is a very young shorthaired tabby kitten.
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Family photo means the WHOLE family. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned man, woman and child posing for a photo outdoors. The man and woman are standing while a blonde child in a dress is seated in a chair, holding a large longhaired tabby cat in their lap.
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Smellin’ smells. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned toddler in a dress type garment, standing outside in the sun. It looks down at a shorthaired tabby and white cat that is sniffing something in the child's hands.
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Portrait day with their favorite child. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Photo of a light skinned man and woman who are posing for a photo on a wooden house porch. Sitting between them and also gazing at the camera is a longhaired tabby cat.
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My little Marcel, the happiest boy in the world! We say he has a "mullet coat" because he looks shorthaired in front but then it gradually floofs out to medium haired pantaloons and a lush, full tail. 😂 He's only 8 months old, though. Our vet thinks he might floof out all over eventually but obviously he's perfect no matter what.

photo of a beautiful little black and white kitten with one golden eye, sitting in cool afternoon light radiating from a nearby window.
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That’s one frickin nice kitty right there. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of an elderly light skinned man with a lovely bushy mustache, smiling and appreciatively holding up a medium haired light colored cat.
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Junior explorers. Real photo post card from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned child standing in front of a wall of foliage, smiling and holding a longhaired tabby kitten in their arms.
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“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” Jean Cocteau

Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned woman in a light colored blouse and long skirt, sitting on wooden porch steps of a house. In her lap she holds a large shorthaired tabby cat.
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Correct seating priorities. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned woman standing next to a wooden chair outside in the bright sunshine. Casually seated on the chair is a shorthaired white and tabby cat.
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Cutest Couple. Real photo postcard from my collection, 1907.

black and white photo of a light skinned woman posing for a studio photo. She is holding a white cat with dark spots up on her shoulder, nuzzled to her cheek.
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Those little shoes! Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned toddler sitting on a wooden porch step wearing a dress and little t-strap Mary janes style shoes. In their lap they are holding a shorthaired tabby kitten.
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That’s entertainment. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a shorthaired tabby cat quietly watching a fish tank. the photo has a hazy, dream-like quality.
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The tuxie paparazzi are out there! Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a bearded, light skinned man holding a shorthaired black tuxedo cat in his arms, looking at it adoringly. The cat has an alarmed expression and looks at the camera.
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Portrait day for cuties! Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned cherubic toddler sitting in a chair for a portrait, smiling joyfully. In their lap they hold a longhaired tabby cat with haunted eyes.
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Babies. 💕 real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of a light skinned toddler smiling for a photo. They are holding a straw hat which contains a white kitten.
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Trouble. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

black and white photo of two young light skinned boys standing on a porch outside of a wooden house. One of the boys is smiling and holding a chubby shorthaired white and tabby cat.
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Poor purrito. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

faded color photo of a light skinned child wearing blue gingham shorteralls, sitting outside on a porch bench. In their arms they cradle a shorthaired ginger cat that is swaddled in towels.
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Immortalized. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of an older light skinned gentleman in a knit cardigan sitting for a photo portrait. In his lap is a shorthaired white and tabby cat. They both gaze calmly at the camera.
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Pals! Real photo postcard from my collection, 1910.

Black and white photo of a light skinned small child sitting on the top of some house stairs. They are sitting with their arm around a shorthaired grey tuxedo cat that is partially in the child's lap.
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My little boy, Marcel! He was found by SPCA Monteregie at only 3 months old with a terrible injury to his right eye. Unfortunately the eye had to be removed and later he tested positive for FIV.

Photo of a beautiful medium haired tuxedo kitten with one golden eye, looking brightly up in the air in front of a red curtain.
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Last fall when my boyfriend and I were looking for a new friend to adopt we weren't looking for kittens at all - we've always adopted adult cats. But we are very experienced with FIV and when we saw Marcel's story we knew he was the one. He is just the happiest little boy! He loves everything and everyone and has brought so much light into our lives. ❤️

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Real photo postcard from my collection, 1906. Writing on the card identifies the black kitten as “Brother” and the white one is “Sister”, and they lived at “the tintype place”!

Black and white photo of a light skinned woman in a long sleeved white blouse with puffy sleeves and long skirt white sitting for a studio portrait. She looks bemusedly down at two shorthaired kittens in her lap, one black and one white with a little black spot of her head.
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Adoration. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date, info except an embossed photo studio logo that says “Duclos - Lowell” - presumably Lowell, Massachusetts.

Black and white photo of a light skinned woman in a long, voluminous dress sitting casually in a heavy wooden chair, looking adoringly down at a shorthaired tabby cat that she cradles gently in her lap. The cat looks toward the camera.
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Best friends. 💕 Real photo postcard from my collection. No date but the girl is identified as Ruth Simon.

Black and white photo in an oval shape of a young light skinned girl with long hair, looking tenderly down at a shorthaired grey kitten she cradles in her arms.
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The adorable lap tyrant. Real photo postcard from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of a light skinned elderly gentleman sitting in a chair with a blanket draped around his shoulders. He looks at the camera jovially and points to a shorthaired white and ginger cat sitting contentedly in his lap.
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Baby, no! Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of a light skinned toddler standing outside surrounded by scrubby vegetation. They are holding the tail of a shorthaired tuxedo cat that stands nearby.
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Magnificent family portrait. New photo in my collection, no date/info.

Black and white family portrait taken in a professional photo studio. There are three light skinned children wearing early 19th century clothing posed around and behind a chair, two girls and one boy. Seating in the center of the photo on the chair is a magnificent shorthaired tabby wearing a bow around its neck that matches the bows worn by both of the girls in their hair.
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From a new glass negative in my collection! Shoulder kitty in a group portrait. No date/info.

A black and white group portrait of light skinned people in early 20th century clothing. Three women are seated but the only man in the photo stands and have a large shorthaired grey cat standing on his shoulder.
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A premium ginger loaf from 1972.

Photo of a short haired light ginger, tabby. They are very round and pleasant sitting on pavement outdoors.
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When you sits but you’re not happy about the fits. Photo from my collection, 1973.

Color photo of a long-haired calico cat sitting in a box. There’s just enough room for her to be sitting up and she has a very annoyed expression on her face, possibly because the box is too small for her to lay down.
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Daredevil. Photo from my collection, 1964.

Black and white photo of a shorthaired black tuxedo cat sitting on first floor eave of a house, beneath an open window, surveying a lawn surrounded by trees. The cat’s body is facing away from the camera but its head is twisted back to look at the viewer.
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