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Cats enjoying a dance on a Christmas card
Cats enjoying a dance on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
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Anthropomorphism Ball Ballroom Band Barn Bass Bottle Bottles Cats Cello Champagne Double Holly Humanised Instrument Instruments Mistletoe Musician Musicians Ribbon Sack Sacks Serving Stringed Tabby Violin Musical
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Step into the enchanting world of the late Victorian era with this delightful image of cats engaging in a festive dance on a Christmas card from the 1890s. The scene is set in a rustic barn, adorned with holly and mistletoe, where a white tabby cat and a blue-gray cat don their best holiday attire. The tabby cat wears a collar with a red bow, while the blue-gray cat dons a collar with a pink ribbon. The cats are humanized in this charming anthropomorphic depiction, as they gracefully dance together in a ballroom setting. A stringed quartet of musicians, dressed in formal attire, play lively tunes on their violins, cellos, and double basses. The cats' paws tap in time with the music, and they hold fans to keep cool during the dance. Beside them, a wooden serving table is filled with champagne bottles and sacks, ready to be opened for a toast to the holiday season. The cats' joyful expressions and elegant postures radiate the spirit of celebration and merriment. This historical photograph, with its intricate details and rich colors, transports us back in time to an era of elegance and charm. The cats' dance on this Christmas card is a testament to the enduring appeal of the holiday season and the special bond between animals and humans.
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