I used to love looking through my grandparent's house and going through all their old photo albums and trinkets. I've always had a fascination with vintage items and I'm so glad that now, people can share their cool finds online.
The items in this list were passed down through generations, or found by complete surprise during a cleanout or home renovation. It just goes to show that the past is always around us.
This specific piece was found by one Reddit user in the wall of their grandfather's house during a renovation. Some estimated that it came from the 1920s or '30s.
This handmade dress was discovered during a home renovation, tucked away in a secret closet. Magically, it fit one of the occupants of the house.
This might not be the most interesting find on the list, but I love how it was found in the ceiling of an old school. Clearly, someone was trying to hide these from their teacher.
A Reddit user found this in their new apartment and took to the internet to ask about its purpose. This device was used for cooking in tents since having an open flame wasn't an option.
This item in itself isn't overly exciting, but if I found this, I'd just be happy knowing that I actually held something that's 100-years-old.
I mean, how often do you find objects from that have been around for a century?
Reddit couldn't quite determine what the purpose of this piece of paper was, but someone found it in their home under the floorboards. It's definitely old, that's for sure.
These fell out of the ceiling during a renovation and had an inscription from 1879 on them. Great, now I have to worry about swords falling on me the next time I do a home renovation.
This Reddit user asked for help identifying this strange tool. I've never seen anything like it before, but apparently it's an old-fashioned can opener. Huh, I would have never guessed that.
This seemingly complicated device was used for holding paper napkins, stationery, or calling cards. The hanging portion acted as a weight to hold paper products in place.
