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Philippe Victorie de Vilmorin

Born 11 Nov 1948

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A life in time

  1. 11 Nov 1948

    Born

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The 1940s · Philippe is born

In the news1944

Women gain voting rights in 1944

In October 1944, a government ordinance finally granted women the right to vote in France.

Getting around

Continuous London-Paris rail ferry service

Launched in 1936, the Night Ferry allowed passengers to travel between London and Paris by train without changing, as the rail cars were loaded onto a ferry boat to cross the English Channel.

What it cost

Shoes and clothes as luxuries

In 1948, clothing and shoes were considered luxuries that families could only afford to buy in rare, one-time lump sum payments using special factory bonuses.

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

What people wore

Restricted clothing for men and boys

To save fabric during the occupation, official regulations prohibited trouser cuffs and restricted men to having only one pocket per pair of trousers. Boys were also required to wear short trousers until the age of 15.

Music

Instruments for dancing in France

People danced to the accordion, bagpipes, and the vielle, a traditional string instrument played by turning a wheel. Between the wars, the accordion became the dominant instrument for popular dances across France.

Daily life

Traditional food preservation methods

To keep food fresh in homes without modern appliances, families used "garde-manger," which were ventilated cupboards or fine-mesh cages suspended in cool rooms, cellars, or kitchens. Meat was sometimes preserved by covering it in oil or searing it in a pan.