A 1950s housewife : marriage and homemaking in the 1950s by Hardy, Sheila M., author instant download

A 1950s housewife : marriage and homemaking in the 1950s by Hardy, Sheila M., author instant download

175 pages : 18 cm, 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, Originally published: 2012, Includes bibliographical references, 1.Going Out -- 2.Something New, Something Borrowed ... -- 3.A Home of their Own -- 4.`Twas on a Monday Morning ... -- 5.In Her Shopping Basket She Has ... -- 6.Leisure Time -- 7.Putting on the Style -- 8.Health and Beauty -- 9.The Status of Women -- 10.Let's Talk About Sex