1950s Housewife

Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s

Nonfiction, History
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Author: Sheila Hardy ISBN: 9780752478951
Publisher: The History Press Publication: November 30, 2011
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Sheila Hardy
ISBN: 9780752478951
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: November 30, 2011
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

A nostalgic look at what it was like to be a housewife in the 1950s

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different than today. Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals, and an inviting bedroom. From the perils of "courting" to the inevitable list of wedding gifts to the household tips that any self-respecting new wife should know, this book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s.

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A nostalgic look at what it was like to be a housewife in the 1950s

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different than today. Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals, and an inviting bedroom. From the perils of "courting" to the inevitable list of wedding gifts to the household tips that any self-respecting new wife should know, this book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s.

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