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Henrietta d'Oultremont

Maastricht, 28 Feb 1792 – Schloss Rahe, 26 Oct 1864

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A life in time

  1. 28 Feb 1792

    Born in Maastricht

  2. 26 Oct 1864

    Dies in Schloss Rahe, aged 72

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During her lifetime

She lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Maastricht.

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The 1790s · Henrietta is born in Maastricht

In the news1795

The Batavian Revolution occurs

French troops invaded, Stadtholder William V fled to England, and the Batavian Republic was proclaimed, ending the old regime.

What people wore

Daily work clothes and makeshift rain protection

On workdays, men often wore long, unpainted linen tunics and skirts, while children wore woolen-linen tunics that reached their feet until they were seven or eight years old. When it rained, farmers used the wide brims of their hats as improvised umbrellas by releasing the horsehair ribbon that held the brim up.

Getting around

Food and candy on the Texel route

On the Amsterdam-Texel barge route, travelers were served bread with cheese and drinks to prevent seasickness, while popular 'babbelijnen' candies were also transported in large quantities. The captain ensured that passengers were not mistreated, and service was strictly regulated by the government.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1799

Dissolution of the old provinces

The historic provincial system was formally dissolved, replacing the old provinces with new administrative departments named after local rivers.

Music

The challenging Egg Dance

In the tradition of the Egg Dance, performers danced among eggs spread on the ground, attempting to break as few as possible. Another challenging variation required the dancer to flip a bowl over an egg using only their feet.

Daily life

Water scarcity and reliance on cisterns

Because running water was unavailable, families relied on pumps, wells, or rainwater collected in cisterns under houses, which was often of poor quality. Water for cleaning or cooking had to be carefully managed, and during harsh winters, frozen waterways made fresh water deliveries by barge difficult to obtain.