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Charlotte Schwindack

11 Mar 1919

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  1. 11 Mar 1919

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She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1910s · Charlotte is born

In the news1918

Women gained suffrage in 1918 Weimar reforms

Following the 1918 proclamation of the Weimar Republic, a new democratic system was established that enfranchised women and mandated an eight-hour workday for laborers.

What people wore

The Decline of the Restrictive Corset

Women often wore tight corsets to shape their bodies, despite the discomfort and breathing difficulties this caused, until usage declined after the First World War. These elaborate, multi-layered outfits could weigh several kilograms and significantly restricted movement, making daily tasks like working in factories or offices very difficult.

Getting around

Railways dominated long-distance travel by 1914

By 1914, Germany had one of the world's densest railway networks, which by then far outperformed road transport in both speed and cost for long-distance travel. Express trains reached speeds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour, allowing travel from Berlin to Munich in a significantly reduced time compared to previous eras.

The Russian Revolution. The tsar fell in February and Lenin’s Bolsheviks seized power in October, founding what became the Soviet Union.In Europe · 1917

The Russian Revolution. The tsar fell in February and Lenin’s Bolsheviks seized power in October, founding what became the Soviet Union.

unknown; photo retake by George Shuklin · public domain

In the news1914

Ten percent of households accessed electricity by 1914

By 1914, approximately ten percent of German households had access to electricity, transforming daily life through new lighting and urban infrastructure.

Music

Itinerant German street bands

Itinerant German bands, often consisting of brass and woodwind players, traveled globally and performed in streets or at kur (spa) resorts for a weekly wage.

Daily life

Crowded urban living conditions

Many urban families lived in crowded tenements called Mietskasernen, where up to six people often shared a single room that served as a kitchen, living area, and bedroom. Toilet facilities were typically located in the courtyard or on an intermediate floor.