Enjoy These Adorable LOLcat Images Photographed By Their Pioneer Harry Whittier Frees
Long before meme culture took over the internet, Harry Whittier Frees was already turning cats into tiny scene-stealers. The American photographer, born in 1879 and remembered for his playful animal portraits, created some of the earliest images that feel like today’s LOLcats.
His photographs show cats dressed in little outfits and posed in everyday situations, with costumes made by Frees’s mother. Because there were no editing tools to rely on, every image had to be arranged by hand, which makes the results even more charming.
It all started with a birthday party, a lucky accident, and two cats named Fluff and Rags. Now the vintage photos are ready to steal the spotlight again.
1. Let's go for a swim
2. Working in the fields
3. For the love of plants
These old photos still have plenty of personality.
4. Fighting at the front
5. Driving around
6. Tailors at work
Frees really knew how to stage a scene.
And if you love perfectly timed whisker moments, these animals mastered the art of the selfie, like they planned it.
7. We are just helping Mommy
8. Happy Birthday
9. Tea party
Even now, the setup feels surprisingly modern.
10. Out for a stroll with little kitties
11. Choo choo
12. First flight
It is easy to see why these images still get shared today.
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