Caroline Dannemand, Countess of Dannemand

What people wore

Cost of shawls in rigsdaler

Danish women from wealthier families occasionally bought imitation shawls for 30 to 40 rigsdaler instead of authentic French versions costing 300 to 400 rigsdaler.

Getting around

Travelers prepared for danger and discomfort

Travelers often carried their own food and personal security items, such as a pocket pistol, an English padlock to secure inn doors, and a sleeping bag with metal bowls of water under bedposts to protect against insects. Staying at inns often meant sharing rooms and beds with strangers.

Music

Christmas Parties and Social Gatherings

During Christmas, families gathered for parties known as julestuer, featuring parlor games like blind man's bluff which were often accompanied by singing. These events sometimes included a costly feast where guests were seated according to their social standing and relationship to the hosts.

Daily life

Tipping for Kitchen Sanitation

In the shared kitchens of Nyboder, tenants were advised to leave a tip for the night men who emptied the waste pits; a small tip ensured the kitchen was left clean, while no tip resulted in a mess. Tenants also had to keep a light burning in the kitchen at night so the night men could navigate through to the street.