Virginians love their pets—and not only dogs and cats!
The Library of Virginia has a new exhibition called The Importance of Being Cute: Pet Photography in Virginia 1840-2013.
The collection includes Victorian cartes de visite, cabinet cards, and original glass plate negatives, along with contemporary images.
Browse the photos online, or check out the collection in person at The Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street) through February 22, 2014.
Contribute to the collection! Submit your own pet photos.
Check The Importance of Being Cute site for details. Enjoy the vintage LOLcats – no Cheezburger needed!
