The Favorite Cat, Lithographed and published by Nathaniel Currier (American, Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1813-1888, New York), 1838-48, hand colored lithograph, Adele S. Colgate, 1962, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York
Have you met The Favorite Cat? He (or she) obviously would like to be introduced to you. Those inquiring eyes, large and wide, the symbol of a most curious feline. Our potential friend is wise, too, being at least 176 years old and in perfect health in spite of his unusual longevity. Immortalized by famous publisher Nathaniel Currier (soon to have a partner named Ives), in the early stages of the American media. Now accessible through the internet, transcending time and place, like all beloved companions.
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