A hundred years ago, photographer Harry Whittier Frees captured the most adorable side of Halloween in his iconic photographs of animals dressed as people. Frees’ images captured the human side of pets in a way most modern pet owners can only dream of. From a puppy playing the cello to a kitten piloting a plane, the US Library of Congress collection of Frees’ images brings us a wide look at humans’ jobs and activities from a hundred years ago, through kittens, puppies and film.
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A kitten dressed as a priest marries a kitten bride and groom.
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A puppy plays nurse to a kitten.
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Two kittens play seamstress.
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A puppy plays gardener.
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A kitten whips up a meal at the stove.
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A kitten pumps a drink for a friend.
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A little kitten is ready to dive on in.
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A puppy patches up a pair of pants.
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These kittens enjoy a workout on a pullup bar.
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A puppy takes three kittens for a walk.
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These little kittens are ready for bed.
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A kitten dressed as an aviator.
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Two kittens get ready to do a little yard work.
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Kittens play soldier and fire off a cannon.
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