Excuse the pun – I couldn’t resist! There’s not only the international ‘Black Cat Appreciation Day’ (always in August) but also a ‘National Black Cat Day’ here in the UK (always in October). Why?According to the Cat Protection Society, it takes a week longer for black cats to be housed than other cats. One of the myths that could possibly explain why this is, is that black cats are ‘unlucky’. Well, at least at the beginning of the 20th century people thought exactly the opposite. How else can I explain the plethora of Christmas & New Year cards that show black cats bringing or wishing ‘Good luck’? Time for the images to speak for themselves:
Here’s a fundraising card:
I hope I’ve shown that a black cat is nothing to have nightmares about. I will leave you with this cute creature:
Wonderful images. I’m certain I remember family cards like those with similar images of black cats. I’ve always felt they were lucky and whenever I see a black cat I wish it luck right back. October makes me think of them because of the association of a witch’s black cat at Halloween. There is also the famous French Chat Noir designs by Steinlen which I love.
Thank you, and yes, the Chat Noir Designs deserve a special mention (as do you)
Reblogged this on The Vintage Toy Advertiser and commented:
Good afternoon vintage mates. Do you think black cats are lucky or unlucky? Check out some cool vintage black cats by Wibi Wonders and enjoy. I reckon they’re perfect for good luck, for Halloween, and office cats called Wooof approve of them too 🙂
Thank you so much for the reblog, VTA 😀
Hi Wibi. I reblogged this on The Vintage Toy Advertiser.
Thank you so much 😊!
You’re most welcome. Great post!
Great cards. Re-posted from TVA twitter @trefology
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much, tref!
Fabulous !