Portrait identified as "Mr. Capwell, a kind man who tended a garden." Unidentified photographer, American, ca. 1847-1850. Sixth plate daguerreotype. Wadsworth Atheneum collection [OC]

What was **normal everyday life** like for people living 50, 100, or more years ago? Featuring old photos, scanned documents, articles, and personal anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the past.