By Rodrigo M. (r.martinez@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Mar 17, 2015 02:18 PM EDT

Every picture expresses what the photographer wanted to show their audience, a story behind each person.

All pictures were taken around 1869, the images are captivating. Each face is life misunderstood. And shackled.

Prisoner

Chronic Mania

Senile Dementia

Imbecility

Consecutive Dementia

Simple Mania

Monomania of Pride

Monomania of Pride

Organic Dementia

Man in Restraint Chair

Acute Melancholia

Mania of Suspicion

General Paralysis

Consecutive Dementia

Man Restrained by Warders

Pencil Drawing of West Riding Asylum Hall

Interior view

Main Administration & Reception

Ward

Ward


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