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Anna Maria Komorowska

Born Białogard, 23 Sep 1946

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  • Born23 Sep 1946, Białogardor 24 Sep 1946Records disagree1 source

A life in time

  1. 23 Sep 1946

    Born in Białogard

  2. 20 Jan 1973

    A daughter is born

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Białogard.

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The 1940s · Anna is born in Białogard

What people wore

Around 1875–1899

Walking barefoot to church services

Prudence often dictated that peasants carry their shoes in their hands while walking to church, putting them on only just before entering.

Getting around

Around 1875–1899

Train travel time from Warsaw

A trip from Warsaw to Nowo-Aleksandrja by train took about 5 to 6 hours in the late 19th century.

At the table

Around 1875–1899

Vodka and rare luxury drinks

Vodka was the most common alcoholic beverage, partially due to laws that mandated its purchase or production on local estates. Coffee and tea were rare luxuries often reserved only for major holidays and celebrations.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

Music

Around 1875–1899

Traditional musical ensembles and instruments

A typical traditional ensemble in the Rzeszów region consisted of a lead violinist, a clarinetist, a bassist, and often a second violinist or hammered dulcimer player. In some areas, musicians played a violin and bass accompanied by a noisy clarinet at weddings and harvest festivals.

Daily life

Around 1875–1899

Multi-purpose clay ovens in peasant homes

In peasant homes, large ovens built of raw brick served multiple purposes, including heating the home and baking bread, with the top surface providing a warm space where children often slept.

What it cost

Around 1890–1899

Worker Hourly Earnings in Warsaw

In Warsaw's iron industry in the late 1890s, an ordinary worker earned 6 to 8 kopecks per hour.