Things a Woman Wants to Know

An Edwardian Housewife’s Guide to Life

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century, British
Cover of the book Things a Woman Wants to Know by Isobel of "Home Notes†?, Bloomsbury Publishing
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Author: Isobel of "Home Notes†? ISBN: 9781783660070
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: October 20, 2013
Imprint: Old House Books Language: English
Author: Isobel of "Home Notes†?
ISBN: 9781783660070
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: October 20, 2013
Imprint: Old House Books
Language: English

This book of handy hints for the new housewife was first published in the Edwardian era, and includes recipes, medical advice, fashion tips and the dangers that can lurk in the home (e.g. the unhealthiness of carpets and the poisonous colours of wallpaper). In this new edition, the most unusual entertaining pieces of advice have been collected together along with the charming contemporary advertisement and a fascinating section about folding serviettes.

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This book of handy hints for the new housewife was first published in the Edwardian era, and includes recipes, medical advice, fashion tips and the dangers that can lurk in the home (e.g. the unhealthiness of carpets and the poisonous colours of wallpaper). In this new edition, the most unusual entertaining pieces of advice have been collected together along with the charming contemporary advertisement and a fascinating section about folding serviettes.

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