Caroline Dannemand, Countess of Dannemand

What people wore

Mourning skirt worn over head

Women in Store Magleby and Dragør wore a black skirt called a jøb over their heads at funerals to hide their grief.

Getting around

Road travel was physically demanding and slow

Traveling by road was slow and arduous, requiring passengers to occasionally exit the carriage to push it up steep hills like Valby Bakke near Copenhagen. A journey from Copenhagen to Korsør typically took until the following day even if departing at dawn.

Music

Christmas Parties and Social Gatherings

During Christmas, families gathered for parties known as julestuer, featuring parlor games like blind man's bluff which were often accompanied by singing. These events sometimes included a costly feast where guests were seated according to their social standing and relationship to the hosts.

Daily life

Drinking Beer Instead of Water

It was unsafe to drink water from the well because it was often located right next to the manure heap. To avoid illness, people—including children—regularly drank weak beer instead.