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After China’s civil war (1945-1949), CAT relocated to the island of Taiwan in 1950, and evolved from a relief cargo airline to a government contractor and commercial carrier. In 1953, the airline formally became the flag carrier of the Republic of China. #CAT #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.
In 1946, CAT hired eighty-seven men and women. Setting up headquarters at Shanghai’s Hungjao airfield, five surplus Douglas C-47s and fourteen Curtiss C-46s were purchased, with three more for spare parts. #CAT #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.
Operating from 1946 to 1968, China's Civil Air Transport‘s (CAT) initial mission was to carry relief supplies on westbound flights from coastal ports to the war-devastated interior, and commercial cargo and passengers on return fights to the coast. #CAT #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.
With the addition of a Convair 880, CAT became Asia’s first regional airline to offer its passengers jet service on July 11, 1961. CAT replaced its Convair 880 with a Boeing 727 but it was lost near Taipei in Feb 1968. By May, CAT’s domestic services shut down. #DefunctThursday This tweet was posted on April 28, 2022.
Happy International Cat Day! In 2018, we presented “Caticons: The Cat in Art,” which explored the history and allure of the cat through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. #InternationalCatDay #Cat #Cats 😻 This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
If you missed “Caticons: The Cat in Art” in 2018, you're in luck! Check it out online at: https://t.co/RwCFT02h7o #InternationalCatDay #Cat #Cats This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
Cats were venerated by the ancient Egyptians and celebrated as symbols of good luck throughout Asia. In Europe, cats became associated with magic, witchcraft, and evil spirits and were persecuted for centuries before they gained cultural acceptance. #InternationalCatDay #Cats This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
📸 2/2: coaster: Civil Air Transport (CAT); 1950s Gift of Captain Theodore C.P. Chang 2003.073.006 https://t.co/SWGYs5MwTZ This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.
Adorable cat and mouse detail on this early 20th century purse frame! #plastics #fashion http://t.co/gXP8FfhBIe This tweet was posted on August 13, 2013.
Civil Air Transport (CAT) went all-out in decorating their planes during their 22 years in China & Taiwan. http://t.co/4aCPZo5V This tweet was posted on November 16, 2012.
RT @healeynut: http://t.co/tzGnigRT Here's my mom (Nora Sun) in 1956 on a Civil Air Transport Douglas DC-4. Check out the CAT exhibi ... This tweet was posted on October 29, 2012.
Our latest #aviation exhibit explores early flight in China, CAT's creation & regional growth, & covert CIA http://t.co/QyB9ptI4 This tweet was posted on October 18, 2012.
@asianartmuseum "If your job wasn't performed by a cat or a boa constrictor in a Richard Scarry book" it may not be necessary. Uh-oh... This tweet was posted on July 02, 2012.
RT @airandspace: Today is #NationalCatDay, which means we're obligated to share the incredible story of Kiddo the Cat. We don't make the ru… This tweet was posted on October 29, 2019.
RT @airandspace: Today in 1910, this cat made history. Kiddo became the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic by airship. (He wasn't… This tweet was posted on October 15, 2019.
This is your last week to see "Caticons: The Cat in Art." This exhibition explores the history of the cat and its allure through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. https://t.co/9YU4UPpD9m #caticons This tweet was posted on April 15, 2019.
It is #NationalPetDay. Do you have a pet? Cats are featured in our exhibition "Caticons: The Cat in Art" - and are one of the more common pets with SFO Museum staff. Do you have any photos of your cats to share? This tweet was posted on April 11, 2019.
This clock is attributed to French animalier Charles Valton. Valton, known for his sculptures of lions and other big cats, likely modeled this clock featuring a small, domesticated cat lovingly rubbing against its base. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on March 30, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on February 23, 2019.
Cats were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society and religion. Their importance was reflected in numerous depictions of cats, such as these, in the Egyptian Revival style of the early 20th century. #caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on February 23, 2019.
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty; human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not. Where else can we be as sure of love as when it is given by a cat?” - Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) #Caticons This tweet was posted on March 01, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on March 01, 2019.
Who doesn't enjoy a quick, quiet cat nap? These sleeping cat figurines made in Japan in the late 19th to early 20th century look so cute and cozy. #Caticons This tweet was posted on February 16, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on February 16, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on February 09, 2019.
Don't have a cat to keep you up at night? This late 18th-early 19th century cat night light with its wide eyes can help! #Caticons #caturday This tweet was posted on February 09, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on February 02, 2019.
Fighting like cats and dogs? Where does that saying come from? In the 17th century, pet-keeping became popular with upper-class Europeans and competition ensued between pets at times. #Caticons Friends late 19th–early 20th century Henriëtte Ronner-Knip L2018.0601.087 This tweet was posted on February 02, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 19, 2019.
Can cats see into your soul? This pair of Chinese ceramic cats from the 8th century seem like they can! What do you think of these cats? #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 19, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO This tweet was posted on January 06, 2019.
This view of a man petting a cat was painted by a follower of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–69), the Dutch master of the dramatic effects on light and shadow known as chiaroscuro. The work was likely commissioned by a proud pet owner. #Caticons This tweet was posted on January 06, 2019.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #Caticons This tweet was posted on December 29, 2018.
Stoneware is a high-fired ceramic made from clay and a fusible stone that was introduced to Great Britain in the late 1600s. While lacking the color palette of delftware, the medium perfectly captures the tabby cat's coloring. #caticons This tweet was posted on December 29, 2018.
A very special thank you to Sandy Lerner for making this exhibition possible. See "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO #caticons This tweet was posted on December 15, 2018.
This tray made by #ÉmileGallé (1846–1904) features three cats sipping from a bowl of milk. World renowned for his exquisite art glass, Gallé’s firm also produced ceramic and wooden items, often with the cat as his subject. #caticons This tweet was posted on December 15, 2018.