When most of us think of a photo taken in the Victorian era, we often think of the hollow stare of the people in the photograph. This was because cameras had long exposure times, which made it difficult to hold a pose and stay smiling.
Retronaut has a wonderful page called The Smiling Victorian. This collection of smiling people during the Victorian period is a delightful reminder that the joy of human spirit is timeless.
So, head on over.
I bet it will make you smile.
