Third class passengers were in the steerage. They were primarily immigrants moving to the United States and Canada for a better life. Third class consisted of diverse groups of nationalities and ethnic groups, although the largest number of passengers were … Continued
The second class passengers on the Titanic were what we would consider today to be the middle class. The travelers in second class consisted of professors, authors, clergymen, and tourist. Many of these passengers would have traveled as first class … Continued
The first class passengers on the Titanic were living in the lap of luxury. Some of the richest people in the world were traveling on the Titanic for her maiden voyage. This included prominent members of the upper-class that included … Continued
The musicians on the RMS Titanic are considered heroes. They played under the worst circumstances and continued until the last possible moments. All of the band members on board were considered Second Class Passengers. They were employed by Messrs C. … Continued
Hats were not just an accessory but an adornment in 1912. They were still a year away from Mary Crosby’s invention of the bra and three years from a tube of lip stick being sold for the first time. If … Continued
Men have always had a smaller attire than women, which we talked about last time. Still in 1912, there was a lot to a man’s wardrobe. Men wore three piece suits with a matching waistcoat. Their trousers were ankle length … Continued
If you’ve seen the Titanic movie you’ll recognize that they dressed with a lot of elegance, glamour and opulence in this pre-war era. This was before the hardships of the Great War when clothing became a lot more practical. The … Continued
Today we are inundated with celebrity news at every turn. Let’s take a lot at births {of future stars}, deaths and marriages in 1912. 1912 Famous Births May 11–Phil Silvers comedian June 19–Jerry Jerome lyricist August 23–Gene Kelly actor Nov … Continued
Today, it is easy to get in our cars and go wherever we want. Depending on traffic and our destination we can often be there within minutes to hours. A century ago only the very rich had a vehicle. If … Continued