Lost within the cold embrace of the now-abandoned Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane were scores of trunks and suitcases belonging to patients who had passed away without anyone caring. In 1995, as Willard closed its doors, employees discovered these odd time capsules and passed them over to the New York State Museum, which has created a permanent collection where visitors can glimpse not only the insanity of these patients, but more importantly their humanity. 
You can read more about this interesting collection and the man who photographed it at Collectors Weekly.
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Oh my gosh!! I have an ongoing nighttime dream of finding a place like that with suitcases and figuring out the people by the contents of their suitcases. So cool.
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