This is your last week to see "Maneki Neko: Japan's Beckoning Cats." During the late Edo period (1615–1868), Japanese artisans began making maneki neko or beckoning cat figurines. Have you ever encountered a #ManekiNeko? #BeckoningCats
This tweet was posted on September 04, 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.
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.
Turquoise temple cats are regarded as symbols of good luck in many Chinese traditions. Offered in a variety of poses, temple #cats were typically created in matching pairs. #caticons #caturday
This tweet was posted on September 01, 2018.
We wish you a relaxing, cozy, and soothing #Thanksgiving weekend of being with your loved ones, friends, family, and animals alike. See more #cats in our exhibition "#Caticons: The Cat in Art" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/9YU4UP82hO
This tweet was posted on November 24, 2018.
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.
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.
“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.
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coaster: Civil Air Transport (CAT); 1950s
Gift of Captain Theodore C.P. Chang
2003.073.006
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This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.