Not so prim: 19th-century archival photos bust a popular myth (10 photos)

Vintage photographs from the 19th century reveal that people of that era were much more lively and emotional than is commonly believed. The photographs feature smiles, grimaces, and friendly jokes—just like modern photographs. Archives prove that the strict and reserved image of the past is largely exaggerated. People of that time knew how to have fun, valued their loved ones, and treated their friends and pets with warmth.