Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century This comical image is from the 1915 book "The Little Folks of Animal Land," by Harry Whittier Frees. He created images with animals, mostly kittens recreating everyday life scenarios. These were famously popular as postcards and posters at the turn of the century. This image was titled "Lily Bufkins Cuts a Wisdom Tooth." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Rosie Bufkins Gave Jennie an Airing." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "See the kitten, full of fun." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century This photograph is from the 1915 book "The Little Folks of Animal Land," by Harry Whittier Frees. He created images with animals, mostly kittens recreating everyday life scenarios. This one was called "Purra Plays a Joke on Prowler." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century This is a 1905 postcard by Harry Whittier Frees. It was titled "What's Delaying My Dinner?" Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Frowler was punished." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Rosie and Jennie Took a Cat-Nap." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century This picture by Harry Whittier Frees was called "Mrs. Bufkins had a Busy Day." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Prowler Upsets the Cocoanut." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Mrs. Bufkins Takes Barker's Place." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Playtime," circa 1914. Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Rosie was a patient model." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Prowler and Purra Try the Jam." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century "Resting in the Hammock." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia

Novelty Cat Images From The Turn of the Century Another image from the 1915 book "The Little Folks of Animal Land," by Harry Whittier Frees. This picture was titled "The Bufkins Twins Were Swinging." Harry Whittier Frees/Wikimedia