Louis Frankopan Subic Zrinski, Count Doimi de Lupis

Getting around

Walking 100 Kilometers for Daily Errands

In the early 20th century, some residents relied on walking extreme distances; a man named Hans Henrik Hansson regularly walked 100 kilometers to Sundsvall and back in a single day to deliver errands.

At the table

Simple potato meals and affordable sausages

In the early 1900s, ordinary working-class families often ate simple meals centered on potatoes, which were served on a large plate to be shared. Sausages called knackwurst were a treat, costing 25 öre for three pieces, and provided a substantial meal for everyone.

What people wore

Categorized women's dresses in the 1930s

During the 1930s, women's dresses were categorized by occasion, ranging from dark, simple everyday dresses worn just below the knees to elaborate long evening gowns for gala events.

Music

Gramophones Threatened Live Dance Music

By the 1930s and 1940s, the rise of large gramophones at public dance events caused alarm among professional musicians, who feared these machines would kill live dance orchestras.

Daily life

Crowded homes and shared kitchen duties

Many families lived in cramped one-room apartments where the kitchen served as a living room, dining room, and sometimes a bedroom for children. In some homes, family members had to share cutlery, making it impossible for everyone to eat at the same time.