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What people wore

Siriak Jackets Marked Status and Festive Dress

Hungarian peasant men wore a long white wool jacket called a siriak as a mandatory component of their festive attire, and they were also buried in them. The richness of a man's siriak, specifically the intricacy of its floral embroidery, served as a marker of his wealth.

Getting around

Road and rail infrastructure in Tluste

In Tluste, road maintenance was mandatory for villagers, who had to work up to six days per year on construction until this requirement was reduced to two days in 1896. By 1899, the town completed a two-story railway station to accommodate the new local railway line.

At the table

Extremely low meat and sugar consumption

The average Galician diet was incredibly meager, consisting of just 10 kilograms of meat and 2 kilograms of sugar per year.

Music

The musician's life and restrictions

Professional village musicians often did not earn a full living from music alone and were prohibited from performing during major religious periods, such as the Christmas fast.

Daily life

Limited Access to Education

Schooling was frequently irregular, with attendance hampered by poverty, household chores, and a lack of teachers in many rural areas. By the end of the 19th century, many children still did not attend school, and in some counties, the number of elementary schools actually decreased.

What it cost

Clothing and footwear costs

In the mid-19th century, a pair of boots could be purchased for 1.5 rubles, and a warm winter coat cost approximately 9 rubles by the 1890s.