Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. After the independence of the wartime years, women had to leave their jobs when they married and support their husband by creating a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. 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. This book will prove an eye-opener for those who now wish they had listened when their mothers attempted to tell them stories of the 'old days', and will provide useful first-hand accounts for those with a love of all things kitsch and vintage. From ingenious cleaning tips, ration-book recipes and home decor inspiration, the homemaking methods of the fifties give an entertaining and poignant insight into the lives of 1950s women.
ISBN: | 9780750964142 |
Publisher: | The History Press |
Imprint: | The History Press |
Published date: | 05 Oct 2015 |
DEWEY: | 640.94109045 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 175 |
Weight: | 154g |
Height: | 112mm |
Width: | 173mm |
Spine width: | 15mm |