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Henrietta d'Oultremont

Maastricht, 28 Feb 1792 – Schloss Rahe, 26 Oct 1864

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A life in time

  1. 28 Feb 1792

    Born in Maastricht

  2. 26 Oct 1864

    Dies in Schloss Rahe, aged 72

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During her lifetime

She lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Maastricht.

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The 1790s · Henrietta is born in Maastricht

In the news1799

Dissolution of the old provinces

The historic provincial system was formally dissolved, replacing the old provinces with new administrative departments named after local rivers.

What people wore

Hidden pockets for personal items

Working-class women used a pocket called a dijzak, a linen or cotton bag (15 x 30 cm) tied around the waist under their skirts, to carry items like money or handkerchiefs. Access to these items was gained through slits in the skirts.

Getting around

Trekschuit provided reliable, scheduled intercity travel

The trekschuit (horse-drawn barge) was the primary mode of public transport, running on fixed hourly schedules and connecting major towns with great reliability. Passengers could choose between the comfortable, cushioned 'roef' (first class) or the darker, cheaper 'ruim' (second class).

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

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In the news1795

The Batavian Revolution occurs

French troops invaded, Stadtholder William V fled to England, and the Batavian Republic was proclaimed, ending the old regime.

Music

Dancing and Festivals in Social Life

Festivals and dances were vital for social connection, with public celebrations frequently including collective singing and dancing. For example, the Carmagnole was a popular dance performed during the revolutionary freedom tree celebrations in 1795.

Daily life

Multipurpose living in small homes

Ordinary homes often consisted of a single room used for all daily activities, including cooking, working, living, and sleeping, with residents frequently sleeping in built-in wall beds to save space. Floors were often made of flagstones and walls were whitewashed, offering little luxury or comfort.