Mourning Brooch
When life gives you lemons, put on a brooch. This way to remember a lost loved one actually holds a piece of them, really. These pieces of jewelry were worn after losing one's friend or family. The garment also typically contained a braided lock of the deceased's hair. It's kind of gross looking back on this trend...
Morgue Viewings
Have you ever wanted to take the family over to the morgue to get a good look at the deceased? No? Well, people in 1864 certainly love the activity. Behind the Notre Dame Cathedral was a public morgue where unidentified bodies could, hopefully, be found by family members. The odd institution soon attracted tourists hoping to get a glimpse at dead bodies...