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Alexandrine von Hutten-Czapska

Warsaw, 3 Sep 1854 – Vevey, 8 May 1941

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A life in time

  1. 3 Sep 1854

    Born in Warsaw

  2. 8 May 1941

    Dies in Vevey, aged 86

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During her lifetime

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

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The 1850s · Alexandrine is born in Warsaw

In the news1854

Mechanical textile production begins in Łódź

In 1854, the Scheibler factory was founded in Łódź, marking a technological shift with the introduction of 100 mechanical looms and 18,000 spindles.

What people wore

Women's Everyday and Festive Clothing

Women's everyday work clothes were made of coarse hemp or flax linen, while their heads were typically covered by simple linen scarves tied behind the neck. On feast days, they wore ornate, colorful skirts and intricately embroidered shirts or corsets, often seeking help from experts to tie their decorative headscarves.

Getting around

Railways significantly reduced travel time

Traveling between Moscow and St. Petersburg by train took 22 hours, whereas a carriage journey previously took 4 to 5 days.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.In Europe · 1859–1871

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.

Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1852

1852 Railway Act promotes industrial growth

The 1852 Railway Act empowered private companies to build Switzerland's rail network, which became a vital driver of industrial modernization.

Music

Instruments used in everyday folk music

Villagers used simple instruments like willow flutes, whistles, reed pipes, or trumpets bought at fairs, while adults played violins, bagpipes, or drums at dances. Musical ensembles at festive events often included violins, basses, clarinets, and sometimes tsimbls.

Daily life

Home utilities and lighting in urban areas

Ordinary urban homes lacked piped water, requiring residents to fetch it from public wells or rely on water carriers. Lighting was provided by simple means like brass candlesticks, as kerosene lamps and electricity were rare or non-existent in common households.