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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

Peasant women used wraps to carry goods

In the Sącz Highlands, women used large, thick, unbleached linen wraps called łoktuse to carry shopping by knotting the corners on their chests and forming a bag at the back.

Getting around

Around 1875–1899

City transport and tram issues

Warsaw horse-drawn trams, sometimes called toads, were popular for city travel, while steamships operated on the Vistula river. In the 1880s, passengers had to occasionally push stuck trams in poor weather.

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

Lighting with brass candlesticks and snuffers

In many Warsaw households of the era, brass candlesticks with steel snuffers were essential for lighting, as oil and kerosene lamps remained rare.

What it cost

Around 1875–1899

Soaring Price of Vodka

The price of a quart of vodka for peasants rose dramatically from 15 cents to 70 cents over the period.