Willard Suitcases

[karadinart]

Jon Crispin photographs suitcases left behind by patients who were committed into asylums (often for life) from 1910-1950



http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2013/02/25/jon_crispin_suitcases_from_the_willard_asylum_for_the_insane_photos.html

Comments

[mrsr58.livejournal.com]

i love that blog; i had seen it awhile back and found it both beautiful and poignant, esp those who didn't think they'd be permanent patients.

[celtic2pict.livejournal.com]

Wonderful photos and story but rather sad as well.