In 1830 , a semester at Harvard cost $ 33 .

1.This 1800s 25¢ bill:

2.This 1890s brass knuckle pistol:

3.This 1880s ID card:

4.This 1850 $10 bill:

5.This 1820 coffin collar that prevented grave robbers from stealing corpses:

6.This 1850s women’s self defense glove:

7.This 1800s hidden staircase in a Victorian home:

8.This 1800s sundial alarm clock:

9.These 1800s shoes for crushing chestnuts:

10.This 1800s pepperbox pistol:

11.This 19th Century guide on how much you could sue for loosing a limb:

12.This 1840s medical inhaler that administered anesthesia:

13.This 1830s clock:

14.This 1830 cost of a semester at Harvard:

15.This 1890 steamer trunk that converts into a dresser:

16.This 18th century uranium glass china that glows under UV light:

17.This 1800s cemetery that was preserved in the basement of a building:

18.This 1840 Japanese shadow puppet guide:

19.This 1880s penny farthing bike:

20.This 1880 tap and die set (aka toolkit):

21.This 1880s Victorian dollhouse:

22.1890s manners book:

23.This 1821 recipe for Ginger Ale:

24.This 19th century guide on who to avoid in the marriage market:

25.This 1800s corner chair:

26.This 1800s telephone:

27.And finally, this 19th century Victorian home library:

A worn 25-cent United States fractional currency note with a portrait of a man and red ink markings

A vintage brass knuckle firearm is displayed in a box with bullets, alongside an illustrated instruction on how to use it

A vintage French identification document with faded stamps, handwriting, and a photo of an unidentified person

Two banknotes side by side: a historical $10 note from The Mechanics Bank with an eagle, and a modern $1 bill featuring George Washington

A handbag designed to look like a thick piece of rough wood with a dark U-shaped handle

Antique prosthetic gloves with pointed metal claws on stands, displayed on a red surface

Secret wooden door opens to reveal a hidden staircase leading upward behind an ornate carved panel. An arm is partially visible holding the door open

Antique brass sundial with compass and level on round marble base, showing Roman numerals

Sculptural shoe with a sharp, spiked sole displayed in a wooden showcase

Nineteenth-century revolver with twelve barrels arranged in a circular pattern on display in a museum

Infographic titled "Limb Losses: Average Damages (1890)" showing silhouettes with compensation amounts for different limb losses, ranging from £250 to £750

Infographic titled "Limb Losses: Average Damages (1890)" showing silhouettes with compensation amounts for different limb losses, ranging from £250 to £750

Infographic titled "Limb Losses: Average Damages (1890)" showing silhouettes with compensation amounts for different limb losses, ranging from £250 to £750

Infographic titled "Limb Losses: Average Damages (1890)" showing silhouettes with compensation amounts for different limb losses, ranging from £250 to £750

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Antique clock mechanism with gears and weights, displayed in a stone-walled setting

An 1830 bill from Harvard College for Mr. Sedgwick details costs for tuition, books, and board, totaling $33. Payment terms and conditions included

Antique steamer trunk with open compartments and drawers, showing a unique design for storage or travel use

A wooden cabinet with a lamp, globe, and fish figure on top. Inside, glowing green glassware is displayed on shelves

An underground crypt with various tombstones and plaques, featuring dim lighting and brick flooring

Illustration of various hand shadow puppets depicting different animal silhouettes, arranged in a grid pattern

Penny-farthing bicycle displayed in an antique shop, surrounded by various vintage items on shelves

A set of vintage metal threading tools in a wooden case, showing various dies and taps arranged neatly

Intricately designed wooden dollhouse with multiple windows, a balcony, and detailed architectural features

Title page of a book by Richard A. Wells titled "Manners, Culture and Dress," about social etiquette and training in American society

Book page summarizing proper etiquette: Bow without speaking when passing women you're not well acquainted with; remove your hat completely when bowing

Text about etiquette on the street: Wait to speak until a lady acknowledges you with a head nod

Vintage illustration of a man tipping his hat to a woman on a garden path, labeled "Salutations."

Recipe for ginger ale detailing ingredients: tartaric acid, ginger, sugar, and carbonate of soda, plus mixing instructions. Appeared in "Plough Boy."

Vintage poster advising on marriage, listing reasons not to marry. Emphasizes avoiding hasty or unwise marriages. Includes humorous prohibitions

Wooden chair with a rounded back and woven seat displayed in a gallery setting

Antique rotary telephone with a wooden base and brass accents on a marbled surface

Abandoned library with damaged ceiling, dusty shelves filled with books, and scattered papers on the floor. A sense of decay and neglect prevails