Description - A 1950s Housewife by Sheila Hardy
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 heart-warming 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. AUTHOR: Sheila Hardy was a teacher and lecturer of English and History before she became a wife and mother in the 1950s. She is now a full time writer and has published numerous biographies of notable women, most recently cookery writer Eliza Acton (The Real Mrs Beeton, The History Press 2011). SELLING POINTS: . New gift edition of this popular nostalgia book . Real-life anecdotes . A trip down memory lane for housewives or children of the 1950s . Everyday life in the post-war era . Homemaking tips and inspiration from real 1950s housewives 10 b/w illustrations
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