In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Lindau, 1879 – Baden-Baden, 1961
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1879
Born in Lindau
20 Oct 1905
A son is born
1961
Dies in Baden-Baden
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In the news1871
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
What people wore
Protecting Skin from the Sun
Women wore a white, coif-like cap on weekdays to protect their skin from the sun, as being suntanned was not considered fashionable.
Getting around
Railway journey times in 1873
In 1873, traveling by railway from Hanover to Hamburg took between 4.5 and 5 hours, while the journey from Cassel to Frankfort on the Main could take between 4.5 and 8 hours.
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.
In the news1873
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Music
Music and dance at public festivals
Popular festivities like shooting festivals and local fairs were central to social life, while the educated classes attended balls, concerts, and theater performances.
Daily life
Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs
Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.