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Hattie and the Cat: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 3:33pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1925. "Mrs. Thaddeus Caraway and cat." The cat's accomplishments are lost to history, but Hattie Caraway went on to become a two-term U.S. Senator, the first woman ever elected to that office. View full size.
What a wonderful cat!
Submitted by eggmandan on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 11:07pm.
Almost a true Russian Blue, except for the white spot on the neck. True "Blues" are very wary; it would be quite a feat to get one to sit on your lap. Great photo!
I've attached a picture of Mr. Schpilkis, my Russian Blue.
Mrs. Caraway
Submitted by zoltarpanaflex on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 10:22pm.
I'm related to this lady through her husband -- she was an exemplary person and people should read more about her.
And yes, that is a very smart looking cat.
Not Altogether Lost
Submitted by Mal Fuller on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 8:17pm.
"The cat's accomplishments are lost to history."
Au Contraire. Today's Shorpy Photo chronicles two of the cat's accomplishments.
1. The cat got to sit on Mrs. Thaddeus Caraway's lap.
2. The cat held very still while its photograph was taken.
These are notable achievements for a cat.
The camera squeeze bulb
Submitted by Larc on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 8:00pm.
is in the photographer's left hand. Guess how I know!
I spy with my beady eye
Submitted by SignpainterJeff on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 7:00pm.
a mouse for supper.
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