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Duchess Charlotte, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Prangins, 1 Mar 1921 – Munich, 23 Jul 1989

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A life in time

  1. 1 Mar 1921

    Born in Prangins

  2. 23 Jul 1989

    Dies in Munich, aged 68

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During her lifetime

She lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Prangins.

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The 1920s · Duchess is born in Prangins

In the news1929–1936

1929 crisis leads to mass unemployment

The 1929 global economic crisis caused unemployment to soar from 8,000 people to 93,000 by 1936. Many industries, especially textiles, never recovered, forcing the government to finally devalue the Swiss franc by 30% in 1936.

What people wore

Embroidery time for costumes

Hand-embroidering the small design on the white collar of an Appenzell women's costume takes seven hours of meticulous manual work.

Getting around

Urban transport and tourism growth

While residents in urban centers benefited from expanded tram and railway networks, using these modern transport options was often expensive, requiring the purchase of specialized worker or monthly subscriptions to be affordable. In 1903, the Zurich steamship company shifted its focus toward tourism, operating ships designed as comfortable, luxurious experiences for travelers.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

In the news1923–1927

Currency restabilization fueled economic recovery by 1927

Following the restabilization of the currency in late 1923, Germany secured 800 million gold marks in foreign loans by 1927, which helped industrial production return to 1913 levels.

Music

Appenzell Singing and String Music

In Appenzell, people gathered for social singing of Ratzliedli, which were humorous or mocking songs where everyone eventually joined in a yodeled chorus. Traditional instrumental groups during this era typically consisted of two violins, a hammer dulcimer, a cello, and an upright bass.

Daily life

Limited home bathing and cooling systems

Homes rarely had bathrooms, so people bathed in large tubs placed on kitchen floors, and food was often kept cool in cupboards under windows with grilles opening to the outside.