A 1950s Housewife
Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s
by Sheila Hardy
192 pages· 2015· ISBN 9780750966924
About
Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different to 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, A 1950s Housewife 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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