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Ingrid Detter de Frankopan

Born Stockholm, 24 Nov 1938

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A life in time

  1. 24 Nov 1938

    Born in Stockholm

  2. 7 Aug 1969

    A daughter is born

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Stockholm.

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The 1930s · Ingrid is born in Stockholm

In the news1932

Social Democrats take power in 1932

The Social Democratic Party took power in 1932, beginning 44 years of dominance and implementing extensive welfare plans.

Getting around

Fast Electric Rail Travel in 1930

By 1930, electric trains between Stockholm and Gothenburg covered the 458-kilometer distance in 5 hours and 44 minutes. Seats on these principal trains could be reserved for a fee of 25 öre.

At the table

Milk as the standard mealtime drink

Milk was the standard beverage for everyday meals in Swedish households during this period. Water was rarely cited as a mealtime drink because it was often associated with poverty or stinginess.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

What people wore

Categorized women's dresses in the 1930s

During the 1930s, women's dresses were categorized by occasion, ranging from dark, simple everyday dresses worn just below the knees to elaborate long evening gowns for gala events.

Music

Gramophones Threatened Live Dance Music

By the 1930s and 1940s, the rise of large gramophones at public dance events caused alarm among professional musicians, who feared these machines would kill live dance orchestras.

Daily life

Gas tokens and creative fuel conservation

Gas for cooking was often measured by a coin-operated meter that required special tokens, which could be purchased at grocery or milk shops. Families also used wood-fired stoves and, during shortages, would use creative methods like pre-boiling potatoes and finishing them inside an insulated wooden box.