| 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.
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.
