Thrifting and antique shopping have always been great pastimes for those who are interested in the past. Many of the items found in second-hand stores are thought-provoking. It makes people wonder, who had this last? What was their story? Why did they discard this wonderful possession?

In stores like these, other people's photographs are often discovered in books or drawers, presumably because that person forgot about them. Photos that were presumed lost by many have been found and cherished.

It brings a sense of happiness that humanity is capable of sentimentality even for strangers. Some photos from "Found Photos" have been carried by those who found them for years and years. These pictures are truly evocative in that way. Perhaps within this collection, you may even see a photo you recognize, of a place, thing, or person you thought you would rarely see ever again.

The art of found photos is a beautiful one. Here are 25 found photos from the past that will make you smile upon witnessing a candid snapshot of life in a time capsule.