September 1963: The mechanical cat can meow ten times a minute and the eyes light up each time. The device for scaring rats and mice from Japan is powered by a 2-watt motor. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Cat-Mew Machine
In The Shop – Sandwiches on Sale in London. 1972. Exclusive to Flashbak
Become A Subscriber – Your Support Really Matters
We love producing flashbak. If you enjoy what we do and want to help us move away from relying on ads, you can make a contribution. Please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing.
Old Cool Is The New Cool – Shop Here
Asakusa Ricefields and Torinomachi Festival by Ando Hiroshige – 1857
Bob Hyde’s 1960s London Photos – Exclusive to Flashbak
Recent Posts
The Toni Frissell Collection
Homeware And More In The Shop
