| A 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s Contributor(s): Hardy, Sheila (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750964146 ISBN-13: 9780750964142 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | World - General - Social Science | Women's Studies - History | Women |
| Dewey: 305.43 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.3" W x 6.7" (0.40 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |