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In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine
Neues Palais, 24 May 1874 – Neues Palais, 16 Nov 1878
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Facts and their sources
- Born24 May 1874, Neues Palaisnot verified1 source
- Died16 Nov 1878, Neues Palaisnot verified1 source
A life in time
24 May 1874
Born in Neues Palais
16 Nov 1878
Dies in Neues Palais, aged 4
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1870s · Princess is born in Neues Palais
What people wore
Creative Sewing to Save Fabric
To save money on expensive fabrics, rural women often sewed a piece of linen into the hidden parts of their dresses that were covered by an apron, a practice known as Magsachte.
Getting around
Steamship travel on the Weser River
By the late 19th century, steamships on the Weser river were a popular tourist attraction, with the upstream journey from Hamelin to Münden taking 15 hours and 30 minutes, and the downstream journey taking 8 hours and 29 minutes.
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In Europe · 1870–1871The Franco-Prussian War and a united Germany. Prussia defeated France, and the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
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In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Music
Growth of amateur music societies
Community music-making was popular among the rising middle class, leading to the widespread founding of singing societies and amateur orchestras.
Daily life
Access to running water varied by class
Working-class homes often lacked running water, requiring water to be heated in cooking pots, while wealthier, modern homes featured hot-water heaters and running water in the kitchen and bathroom.