mcphersonlaura+FollowPeople were creating cat memes in the 1870s 😂 I can prove itApparently, the Brighton photographer Harry Pointer had a series of cat pictures in the 1870s and 1880s called The Brighton Cats. He started with normal photos of his pet cats resting or drinking milk, but then he started specializing in taking them in all these wild and humorous poses. He would have them mimicking human activities, like a cat acting like a king, one playing the violin, and even one trying to take a photo with a camera. The best part was he would add a written caption or even a greeting like "A Happy New Year" and people would buy the little cards to send to each other. It was all a way for him to make some money off his pets. By 1872, he had created over a hundred different captioned images of cats. By 1884, that number was up to about two hundred. This just proves that people have been obsessed with cats and memes for way longer than we think. 😜 #Cats #History #VintagePhotos #BrightonCats #OldPhotos #Humor #AnimalPhotos #CatMeme #CatLovers #RetroVibes #VintageFinds 370Share
Lisa Goodwin+FollowThis Is What Calling Home Looked Like in the 1980s 😄The girl standing is wearing a Boston College sweatshirt from the Cotton Bowl. The quarterback was a guy named Doug Flutie and he led them there in 1985. So you know this picture is at least from then or later. You can also tell by their hair and clothing that this is definitely the late 1980s. It reminds me of a time when you had to share a phone line or maybe even wait for a turn to call home. 😊 #1980s #Nostalgia #Retro #CollegeLife #Dorms #Throwback #80sFashion #VintagePhotos #Payphone 60Share
RetroVibesOnly+FollowParents and Their Three Sets of Twins, 1920sI came across this glass negative from the 1920s of a couple posing with their three sets of twins. I had to stop and look at it for a minute. I just can't imagine having six children and half of them are twins. They say that if you want to have twins, you need to look at the mother's side of the family. The genes for hyperovulation are passed down to the woman. So, a couple who's had twins could very well have more twins. #Twins #FamilyHistory #Genetics #VintagePhotos #Discussion #FunFacts #RetroVibes 17324Share
Stacey Hart+FollowThe Future Queen Elizabeth Got a Playhouse From An Entire CountryThe playhouse in the picture was a gift to Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret from the people of Wales. They got it in 1932. #RoyalFamily #QueenElizabeth #PrincessMargaret #History #VintagePhotos #RoyalHistory 380Share
RetroVibesOnly+FollowThis Old Photo Mocks the Hays Movie Censorship Code by Violating as Many of Its Rules as Possible in a Single ImageI found this old photo from 1934 and I had to share it. It was created by a photographer named A.L. "Whitey" Schafer as a sort of joke to mock the Hays movie censorship code. The whole point was to violate as many of its rules as possible in a single image. The words in the upper right corner say: THOU SHALT NOT 1. LAW DEFEATED 2. INSIDE OF THIGH 3. LACE LINGERIE 4. DEAD MAN 5. NARCOTICS 6. DRINKING 7. EXPOSED BOSOM 8. GAMBLING 9. POINTING GUN 10. TOMMY GUN #OldHollywood #ClassicFilm #VintagePhotos #History #Censorship #HaysCode #Photography #Rebellion #RetroVibes 12512Share
RetroVibesOnly+FollowIn 1982 Miami, Grandpa gave me Playboy to “keep me busy.”Old picture from Miami, 1982. My mother had been asking how well my grandparents were supervising me that summer. This photo was a hilarious answer to my mom's questions. My mother was not amused 😂😂😂 #FamilyStories #80sVibes #Grandparents #Playboy #Miami #ThrowbackThursday #FunnyStories #VintagePhotos1375Share
Dale Wilson+FollowVintage Colorized Photos: Alexander Graham Bell Drama? 📸Did anyone else notice how Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel look super intense in that 1898 colorized photo? Some fans are saying there’s a hidden story behind their serious stares—like maybe there was drama brewing while he was inventing! It’s wild how these old photos can spark new debates about what was really happening behind the scenes. Which vintage pic do you think has the juiciest backstory? #Entertainment #Painting #VintagePhotos00Share
pamela78+FollowDisco Queens Clash in 1975! 💃Brenda Vaccaro, Dolly Parton, and Donna Summer were all snapped together that summer, but fans are still debating: who truly ruled the scene in ‘75? Some say Donna Summer’s disco hits made her the queen, while others argue Dolly’s crossover stardom was unmatched. The fandom is still split on who owned the spotlight that iconic summer! #Entertainment #Painting #VintagePhotos100Share
Manuel Pruitt+FollowVintage Photos Reveal Hidden Celeb Drama 📸Did you spot the wild plot twist in these 1910-1915 photos? The suffragettes and Civil War vets get all the attention, but did anyone else notice Harry Houdini’s cameo right before his most controversial escape? Some fans say this was the moment that started the Houdini vs. skeptics feud—look at his face! This set is full of hidden stories and low-key drama that history books totally skip. #Entertainment #Painting #VintagePhotos00Share
Nathaniel Cunningham+FollowEiffel Tower Drama in 1889? 🗼Did you know the Eiffel Tower’s grand debut in 1889 sparked major controversy? Some Parisians thought it was an eyesore and even famous artists protested! These newly colorized photos from 1889 totally change how we see that moment—like, you can actually feel the tension and excitement. It’s wild to imagine how something so iconic was once the center of citywide drama. Which side would you have been on: Team Eiffel or Team ‘Take It Down’? #Entertainment #Painting #VintagePhotos10Share
